HIGHLIGHTS
- 100% Organic
- Ingredient Type: Vegetarian
- Weight: 500 gm & 1 Kg
- Package: Soft Dates
Description:
Dates are the sweet, chewy fruit of the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera). Dates have been the staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years.
Muslims consider date palms and dates sacred, and throughout the religious fasting period of Ramadan, these dried fruits are a common ingredient in the diet. Each date can be about 60 to 70 percent sugar and a high amount of fiber, which makes it ideal as a healthy energy booster. It is also high in iron and may help in fighting anemia.
Dates are a good energy source, of fiber sugar, and various vitamins and minerals. Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, and zinc can be found in them. Apart from the above-mentioned nutrients, they may also contain essential vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
Dates improve bone health, strengthen the nervous system, improves digestion, helpful for skin care.
Dry and soft dates are usually eaten out of hand without any add-ons.
Pitted dates can be stuffed with fillings such as almonds, walnuts, candied oranges,s, and cream cheese.
They can also be chopped and added to fruit salad and in a range of sweet and savory dishes.
How to use: Start by soaking dates in water overnight to help them soften. Next, add soaked dates and a bit of the soaking liquid to a food processor and blend to make a thick, fiber-rich date paste.
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