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Origin: Tunisia
Grown in the sun-drenched oases of Tunisia, Deglet Nour dates are prized for their translucent golden hue and natural caramel-like sweetness.
Eat them as a snack or make them the star of any dish. You can also chop and mash dates to add to sweet dishes or as a condiment.
1. This date variety is mainly grown in Algeria (Tolga, Oued Righ), Tunisia (Jérid and Nefzaoua regions) and the United States (California, Arizona and Texas).
2. The average glycemic index (GI) is 42, and a value below 55 is considered low GI. People with diabetes can eat 2-3 pieces a day.
3. Contains vitamins, K, folic acid, riboflavin, etc., as well as minerals, including calcium, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc, and high fiber.
Deglet Nours is popular in Algeria, and its seedlings have been harvested in Libya and Tunisia, and even the United States, where they are grown in inland oases and are the main export variety. Sugar rationing made Deglet Nours increasingly popular in the United States as a candy substitute. Deglet Nour is one of hundreds of date palm varieties, but according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ), Deglet Nour is the top date palm variety in terms of export value.
As for the other variety we sell, Medjoul, it is highly prized at parties and weddings in Morocco and among the Moroccan diaspora. Medjoul is usually stuffed with almonds or sweet almond paste. It is also popular when breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In addition, in grand ceremonies, as a welcome ceremony, the host usually provides a glass of milk with Mughal dates when receiving guests.
Nutritional value: The sugar content of ripe Medjool Date is about 80%; the remainder consists of protein, fiber, and trace elements including boron, cobalt, copper, fluorine, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc.Date palm (scientific name: Phoenix dactylifera), also known as date palm, Persian date, Iraqi candied date, etc., is a plant of the genus Eryngium of the palm family. It is commonly planted in Hong Kong for parks or courtyards, hedges, viewing plants and buried road trees. Date palm trees are drought-tolerant, alkali-resistant, heat-resistant, and they like moisture. The age of the tree can reach a hundred years. With high fruit yield, it is an important export crop for some countries in the Middle East. The date palm tree has an important position in Arabian mythology, and above the national emblem of Saudi Arabia is the date palm tree. As an exotic plant, it is also very popular with the Greeks. It is often decorated with its branches and leaves around the temple. In addition, the date palm has high nutritional value and is also called desert bread. The Iraqi people call the date palm green gold. Due to its rich sugar and protein content, and its small size, date palms are easy to carry and store, they have become an important alternative food for people in desert areas. Date palm provides a variety of essential nutrients and is a good source of potassium in the diet. The sugar content of mature dates is about 80%; the rest is composed of protein, fiber and trace elements, including boron, cobalt, copper, fluorine, magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc. In the use of dates in the medical field, dates contain high tannins. They are used in medicine to cleanse the stomach (with cleansing power) and an astringent to solve intestinal problems. Jujube is useful for increasing the fertility of men and women because it contains the hormones botulinum and oxytocin.
Cooking method: Dry or soft dates are eaten out-of-hand, or may be pitted and stuffed with fillings such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, candied orange and lemon peel, tahini, marzipan or cream cheese. Pitted dates are also referred to as stoned dates.
Serve as a snack or make them the star of any dish. You can also chop and mash dates as a dressing for sweet dishes or as a condiment.
Special matters: In Islamic culture, dates and yogurt or milk are traditionally the first food eaten by Iftar after the end of Ramadan. So I occasionally see that the worker sister likes to eat dates.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For extended freshness, refrigerate after opening.
What is the difference between Medjool and Deglet Noor?
Deglet Noor Dates vs. Medjool Dates: Which is Better?
Unlike the Medjool variety of dates, the Deglet Noor contains less sugar while remaining sweet and delicious. Because of their lower sugar content and sweet flavor, they are the preferred variety for sugar alternatives. Just another reason to love the Deglet Noor!
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Harvest Season: available throughout the year
