Mazafati dates, also known as Kimia Dates and Bam dates (after the region in which the most delicious dates of this kind are grown), are one of the many different kinds of Iranian date fruit. They are perhaps the most popular, well-known variety of date; it is estimated that Mazafati dates account for 20% of Iran’s total export of dates. With a unique taste, they are considered to be one of the most delicious of all date varieties.
History: Mazafati date / Mozafati Dates production primarily occurs in Bam city, Kerman province. This is the most place most associated with the production of high quality Mazafati dates. The Bam region has around 28,000 hectares of land dedicated to the harvesting Mozafati dates, 5,000 hectres of which is reserved for young palm trees.
Description: Mazafati dates are dark, soft, fleshy, sweet and succulent. They are a medium sized date, typically around 2.5-4.5cm, and have a relatively high moisture content of 32-35%. They are best consumed as fresh dates.
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Grown in: Southern Iran (mainly in Bam, Jiroft, Kahnuj, Nikshahr Saravan, Haji Abadand Iranshahr).
Harvesting period: August – October. The Mozafati is fully ripe at the end of the date season.
Production: kimia dates are one major species of fresh date and have a huge annual yield. It is estimated that 120,000 tons of the kimia dates are harvested annually. Primarily, this variety of date is consumed in domestic markets, but due to increased production in recent years, steps have been taken towards exporting also. Typically, Mozafti dates are harvested in 3 phases. Quality may vary between a high quality date with a soft, thin texture and low quality date with a hard, dry texture. It is a low waste process – samples of waste Mazafati dates were actually found to taste just as good, if not better, and be of just as good, if not better, quality. Annually, Iran produces close to one million tons of date fruit. There are 400 different types, 50 of which are well known in international markets and are exported throughout the world. Mozafati date palms can stay in production for over 60 years.
Exportation and consumer markets: Some of the major importers of Kimia dates include North European countries (England, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Germany), the Persian Gulf littoral states, the North American countries (especially Canada), East Asian countries and Australia. Iranians living abroad are one of the main consumer sources.
Shelf life and storage: 2 years at -5°C or 12 months at 0-5°C (this can be prolonged by wrapping the dates in cling film and/or plastic). Mazafati dates should be kept refrigerated. The main producers of the Mazafati date keep them in cold storage; however, drying out Mozafati dates to reduce moisture can help to eliminate the need for cold storage.
Uses: Direct consumption - snacking and table eating. Dry or soft Kimia dates can be eaten in their raw form, or may be seeded and stuffed, or chopped for use in cereals, puddings, bread, cakes, cookies, ice cream and candy bars. Since production is so high, surplus Mazafati dates are made into cubes, paste, spread, powder (date sugar) jam, jelly, juice, syrup, vinegar and alcohol.
Seeds: Kimia date seeds are made up of 7.7-9.7% oil and make up 5.6-14.2% of the date’s weight. They contain 7.17-9% moisture, 1.83-5.3% protein, 6.8-9.32% fat, 65.5% carbohydrates, 6.4-13.6% fibre and 0.89-1.57% ash, as well as sterols, estrone and an alkali-soluble polysaccharide. The fatty acids contained in the oil are 8% lauric, 4% myristic, 25% palmitic, 10% stearic, 45% oleic and 10% linoleic, as well as some caprylic and capric acid. Mazafati date seeds can be chemically-processed to yield oxalic acid at a rate of 65%. Additionally, Mozafati date seeds contain 6-8% of a yellow-green, non-drying oil substitute which can be used in cosmetic products such as soap. Other uses include burning to make charcoal, use in making necklaces, and using the oil within the raw material industry to produce detergents, shampoo, soap, laundry power etc.
Kimia date seeds have strong antioxidant properties due to their high flavonoid and phenolic compounds. In many cultures, the Mazafati date seed is known as the ‘blessed’ seed due to its many supposed cures, including the ability to strengthen the immune system and fight infection, as well as act as an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. These health benefits have been confirmed in scientific research conducted in recent years.
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What is Kimia Date?
What is Kimia Date Palm?
Iran is one of the largest producers of Dates in the world. Its annual production is close to one million tons in over 400 varieties. But among these 400 types there are more than 15 varieties well known in international markets and are exported throughout the world. Kimia Date Palm is one of the most famous and delicious varieties of the Dates which is usually used as Rutab. Kimia Date Palm is of plant species of the family Palmacea that is its scientific name Phoenix dactylifera. These types of Dates fruit is large, fleshy and dark purple in color tending to black, full of sap and tasty. The most delicious Kimia Date is the one which tends to grows in the city of Bam in southern east area of Iran.
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Kimia Date History
This fresh Kimia Date grows in Bam city of Kerman regions. The Bam is the most famous place for high quality Kimia. The Bam region has around 28000 Hectares of the lands under the harvest of Kimia Date from which 5000 Hectares pertains to young palm trees. 120000 tons of the Date is being harvested from the land annually.
Where is Kimia Growing?
Kimia Dates are a variety type of fresh (soft) Dates that is also famous as “Bam Dates” .This Date growing in Saravan and Iranshahr in Sistan and Baluchestan province and Bam, Jiroft and Kahnuj cities of Kerman province. These cities are main regions where Kimia grows.
Kimia Date Moisture
Kimia or Rutab is one of most famous and delicious Date of Iran. Kimia Date moisture content (15-35%) depends largely on the harvesting time and the place where the Date grows.
Kimia Date Color
The coloring of this kind variety is brown to black color.
Kimia Date Shape
As I mentioned before, its color is brown to black and its extra soft and very generous flesh so is highly popular in Iran and the rest of world. Its shape is Oval.
Kimia Date Size
The size of the Date is usually between 2.5-4.5 cm and the Date has a very useful flesh on it.
Fresh Kimia Dates & Semi Fresh Kimia Dates
Kimia Date Keeping Temperature
The Kimia Date should keep in temperature 4 C, and the shelf life could be round 4 months, and could be remain for six month in cellophane & plastic.
Kimia Date Taste
Kimia Date has best tasting varieties of Dates, because this Date taste is very sweet and has a unique delicious taste.
Kimia Date Harvesting Time
Kimia Date harvesting time depends to the variety and starts in August, lasting to the end of October. The Kimia is fully ripe at the end of the Date season.
Kimia Date Packing
Our company is always offering high quality products and most favorable service for our buyers, we take quality as important as service. Our packing is 600 - 700 g that put 12 in one mother box.( 7-8 kg mother weight).
Kimia Date Nutrition Fact
Wonderfully delicious, Dates are loaded with various nutrients. Ario's date fruit is rich of high nutrient, minerals ( Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, man genus, Phosphorous, Potassium, selenium, sodium) , vitamins( A, B9, C), fatty acids ( Omega 3, Omega 6), protein, dietary fiber, antioxidants so all of various saffron helps and raises the immune system against diseases. Fresh Dates compose of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple sugars like fructose and dextrose. Moreover, Dates are low in fat and high in protein and fiber content, which makes them healthy snacks between meals.
Kimia Date Calories
A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it's a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it. Fruit Calories are made up of mostly simple carbohydrates, some proteins, and very little fat. If you are looking for Kimia Date calories, then, in per 100 g of Kimia Date contains around 1.81 grams of protein, 0.15 gram fat, 74.97 grams carbohydrates, 6.7grams dietary fiber and 113 grams sugar and also it has about 300 energy.
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Kimia Date Benefits
· Nervous System Health
The vitamins present in Kimia Dates make it an ideal boost to nervous system health and functionality. Potassium is one of the prime ingredients in promoting a healthy and responsive nervous system, and it also improves the speed and alertness of brain activity.
· Diarrhea
Ripe Dates contain potassium, which is known as an effective way of controlling diarrhea. They are also easy to digest, which further helps alleviate the unpredictable nature of chronic diarrhea. The soluble fiber in Dates can also help relieve diarrhea, by providing bulk to the bowel movements and promoting normal, healthy functioning of the excretory system.
· Energy Booster
Dates are high in natural sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Therefore, they are the perfect snack for an immediate burst of energy.
· Anemia
Dates have a high mineral content, which is beneficial for many different health conditions, but their impressive levels of iron make them a perfect dietary supplement for people suffering from anemia.
· Kimia Date Seed
Kimia Date seed contains 7.7-9.7% oil. The weight of the seed is 5.6-14.2% of the Date. They contain 7.17-9% moisture, 1.82-5.2% protein. 6.8-9.32% fat, 65.5% carbohydrates, 6.4-13 6% fiber, 0.89-1.57% ash, also sterols and estrone, and an alkali-soluble polysaccharide. The seeds contain 6 to 8% of a yellow-green, non-drying oil suitable for use in soap and cosmetic products. The fatty acids of the oil are: lauric, 8%; myristic, 4%; palmitic, 25%; stearic, 10%, oleic, 45%, linoleic, 10%; plus some caprylic and capric acid. Date seeds may also be processed chemically as a source of oxalic acid, the yield amounting to 65%.
· Other features of Kimia Date seed
Kimia Date fruit seeds have been demonstrated to possess high antioxidant activities due to their high content of flavonoids and phenolic compounds. Kimia Date black-brown seed has almost as many names as it has cures. It is known in many cultures as the blessed seed. Using black-brown seed oil daily strengthens the immune system, fights infections and acts as a cure for virtually all illnesses. The black-brown seed is a potent antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment. Modern day scientific research has confirmed many of its health benefits. The seeds are burned to make charcoal for silversmiths, and they are often strung in necklaces. According to recent research by University Jihad of Khuzestan province on the palm seed were taken to show that the Kimia Date seed between 8 to 10% oil which can be liquid as a the raw material industry detergents and cleaners such as types of shampoo and soap and laundry powder used.
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Kimia Date Production
Iran is one of the leading countries in Date production and export in the world. Date is harvested on 180,000 hectares of groves in Iran. Iran shares 20 percent or so of the world Date production and is the largest Date producer in the world.
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