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Iran is one of the top producers of dates in the world that cultivates and processes different types of dates. Pars Tejarat Arka Mehr Co. is ready to offer different types of Iranian dates by establishing good relations with suppliers and producers of dates in Iran. Below we introduce some of the more famous types.
Mazafati date is one of the main and most important agricultural products in Iran, which has a soft and fresh texture. The color of this date is a range between brown to dark black, the black and dark black colors are more popular. This date has a shiny, thin and smooth skin and its moisture is more than other dates.
Piarom date is one of the best and most expensive types of dates in Iran, which makes it a special product for export and is exported to many countries. This date is mostly dark brown in color and its skin is wrinkled and attached to the fruit.
Zahedi dates are one of the best-selling and most prestigious dates for export in Iran. The appearance of this date is oval and its color is light yellowish brown. This date is in the category of dried dates and therefore it has easier storage conditions.
Kalouteh or Kaliteh dates are one of the important types of commercial dates in Iran. This date has a soft texture and is very similar in appearance to Mazafati dates. This date is in the category of semi-wet dates.
The table below summarizes the information above.
Date Name | Color | Size | Moisture | Variety | Shelf Life |
Mazafati | Black | Small, medium and large | 14% – 25% | Fresh and semi-fresh | At 4 ° C and in cellophane and plastic for about 12 to 18 months |
Piarom | Dark Brown | Small, medium and large | 14% – 16% | Semi-wet, semi-dry | Shelf life: 12 months in a dry place and 4 months in a cool place |
Zahedi | Yellow or light brown | Short | Below 14% | Dry and semi-dry | It can be kept at room temperature. It lasts for about 2 years at room temperature |
Kalouteh | Black, brown | Long and oval | 14% – 22% | Semi-wet | At a temperature of 0 to 5 ° C and in cellophane and plastic for about 12 to 18 months |
