Mazafati (Kimia) Dates
Dates have been stapled food of the Middle East for thousands of years. High amounts of energy and valuable nutrients have made dates a popular snack not just in the region, but also throughout the world. The high amount of natural sugar makes dates a perfect substitute for processed sugar, and they are being used in the confectionery industry more and more each day. Dates can be used in either dry or fresh form. Mazafati dates are one of Iran’s most famous dates that are often consumed fresh.
General Description
Mazafati dates, also known as KIMIA dates, are delicious and tasty dates with soft and delicate flesh. They have the highest amount of moisture (16-25%) among different types of dates. The ripe Mazarati date is often dark brown or black and is covered in a juicy secretion. They have a rather thin skin that can be easily removed from the fleshy part. With their natural flavor and intoxicating sweet aroma, Mazafati dates are a desirable delicacy in every dish.
Bellow you can find the product specifications in more detail:
| Characteristics | Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Black Spot | < 0.5% by count |
| Calyx | < 0.5% by count |
| Damaged Fruit | < 0.5 % by weight |
| EVM (extraneous Vegetable Material) | < 1% by count |
| Infestation | No Live infestation Dead infestation or parts thereof: < 3% |
| Mineral Stones, Grit | < 0.5 gr: 1 per 4 Tons |
| Non-hazardous foreign matter (such as straw, thread, etc.) | < 1 piece per cartons |
| Broken/ incomplete | < 5% by count |
| Discoloured | < 5% by count |
| Rotten/mould | < 1% by count |
| Hard Ends | < 2% by count |
| Hard Ends | < 10% by count |
| Undeveloped | < 1% by count |
| True hazardous foreign matter such as glass | Target Nil |
Will be safe for 18 to 24 months stored at 3°C to 5°C temperature.
Fumigation by methyl bromide gas.
Bulk
Packed in a sealed food-grade liner inside 4 to 8 Kg mother cartons including 8-12 pcs of 500 g or 650 g baby cartons. It could also be packed in sealed food-grade liner inside 5 Kg cartons.
Retail
Various packaging and labeling options available in different weights.
Most commonly ordered packages are 500 g to 650 g cartons.
| Principle | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 | Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 51 | g |
| Sugars | 49 | g |
| Dietary fiber | 26 | g |
| Fat | 5.5 | g |
| Protein | 1.61 | g |
| Sodium | 16 | mg |
| Calcium | 22 | mg |
| Phosphorus | 7 | mg |
