Dried Dates
Retailer Assigned - Dried
Category
Dried Fruits
Type
Conventional
Data Actions
Product Intelligence
Description
Sweet and nutritious dried dates, a natural and versatile snack, rich in fibre, potassium, and antioxidants.
Botanical Name
Phoenix dactylifera
Also Known As
Dried palm fruit, Dates palm, Khajoor, Kurma
Origin
Countries such as Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Tunisia, but also in United States (in Arizona and California) and some countries in South America
Size
All Sizes
Commodity
Dates
Storage Guidelines
Dried dates are sensitive to moisture, requiring low humidity storage to maintain quality
Temperature
Cool and dry (10-15°C / 50-59°F)
Humidity
Low (below 60%)
Shelf Life
Up to 6-9 months
Packaging
Airtight containers to maintain humidity control
Refrigeration can extend shelf life; store in airtight containers to prevent rehydration
Nutritional Information
Dried dates are a nutrient-rich snack, here are their nutrition facts per 100 grams serving. Energy is approximately 277 kcal, moisture content is around 21 percent, carbohydrates are 75 grams, proteins 2 grams, fat is 0.2 grams, dietary fiber is 8 grams, sugars are 64 grams, calcium 64 milligrams, magnesium 54 milligrams, phosphorus 62 milligrams, potassium 656 milligrams, sodium 2 milligrams, zinc 0.4 milligrams, iron 0.29 milligrams, vitamin C 0.4 milligrams, vitamin A is not detectable and vitamin E is not detectable in dried dates.
"Nature's perfect sweet treat"