The Date, our product par excellence and symbol of quality and tradition

The date is a fruit obtained from the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera). It is believed to have appeared around the Persian Gulf and was cultivated, probably for more than 4000 years, in both Mesopotamia and prehistoric Egypt.

The word date comes from the greek "finger" dáktulos, due to its elongated shape.

The dates are cylindrical-oval, 3 to 7 cm. long and 2 to 3 cm. in diameter, and when not yet ripe their color ranges from bright red to bright yellow, depending on the variety. They contain a single seed 2 to 2.5 cm. long and 6 to 8 mm. thick.
This fruit is not dried but dried in the sun on the same plant and then harvested.

Fruit clusters are harvested from the ground, with short ladders, until the palm trees are 10 to 15 years old and then with ladders or platforms permanently attached to the trunks.

The date, during its formation, which is about 5 to 6 months, passes through 4 stages or ages whose names are: Kimri, Khalal, Rutab and Tamar.

A small number of dates are harvested in the "Khalal" stage (partial maturity) which are yellow or red (depending on the grower), but there are many consumers who consider them astringent (high tannin content). Most dates are harvested in the "Rutab" and "Tamar" stages of full maturity, where they have higher sugar content, lower moisture content, lower tannins content and are softer than in the "Khalal" stage.

Dried dates are kept in cool, dry places for several months, even a year. Soft varieties in the refrigerator are preserved for two weeks. The optimal relative humidity of this fruit is between 20-25%.

Nutritional value

7 Good reasons to eat dates daily.

Dates are a source of energy for everyone: children, adults and athletes.

Dates are a greater source of fiber than plums, apricots and raisins and promote intestinal transit.

The richness of dates in potassium (718 mg per 100 g) is beneficial to contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles and maintenance of normal blood pressure.

Dates contain a high concentration of antioxidants and an appreciable vitamin profile that helps to maintain a healthy body.

The richness of dates in magnesium (58 mg per 100 g) helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue. It also contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.

Dates are a fat-free fruit, so their consumption helps our body to prevent and fight cardiovascular diseases.

The date is a completely natural fruit that does not contain gluten, dyes or sulfites.

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