History of Dates in Tunisia:
The palm tree and date fruit are national symbols of Tunisia .Cultivated in Tunisia since 5000 years.
Deglet Nour or Noor means “Fingers of light” because of their slight translucency and their elongated shape.
The Deglet Nour date is famous worldwide and often recognized as the best of all the dates.
It is commonly referred to as the "Queen of all dates". Branched dates are the premium extra dates, 100% Natural.
Health Benefits of Dates:
The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut.
They are moderate sources of vitamin-A (contains 149 IU per 100 g), which is known to have antioxidant properties and essential for vision. Additionally, it is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.
Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A is known to help protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
Dates are an excellent source of iron, carry 0.90 mg/100 g of fruits (about 11% of RDI). Iron, being a component of hemoglobin inside the red blood cells, determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
SPECIFICATIONS |
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Category of Dates |
Deglet Noor means 'Shining Dates' or 'Date of light' |
Presentation form |
Pitted Dates |
Processing status |
Natural Dates |
Organic status |
Yes |
Carton box weight |
5 kg |
Deglet Nour trendy color amber to brown |
|
Storage |
12 months – Temperature : 0°C to 4°C HR<65% |
Harvest period |
October to December |
Region |
Tunisian Desert (Tozeur, Kebili, Douz, Nefta) |
Usage |
Consume as fresh dates |
Type |
Soft to semi-dry with a water content of 18% to 22% |
Certifications |
ISO 9000 , ISO 22000 , HACCP, Organic USDA , IFS |
NUTRITIONAL VALUES |
|
Calorie |
306g |
Carbohydrates |
73g |
Water |
20 g |
Protein |
2.2 g |
Lipids |
0.2 g |
Fiber |
2.2 g |
VITAMINS |
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Vitamin B1 |
0.09mg |
Vitamin B2 |
0.05mg |
Vitamin PP |
2.20mg |
Carotenes |
0.06mg |