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There is a saying in Iran that dates are free, they just grow and it’s almost true. The date palm grows to a ripe old age and apart from pollination in the spring needs very little care save watering through irrigation systems. This abundantly available fruit is revered for its ample health and dietary benefits.

Iranian Sayer Dates

Our conventional Iranian dates come exclusively from the Khuzestan region of Iran. The three main growing regons are Abadan, Ahwaz (Karoon) and Shadegan. The condition of the crop varies from year to year in each region.

Dates are all pitted by hand, one by one, at dedicated pitting stations (though other agents still actually deliver the fruit to local houses for pitting!). Our supplier, Mr. Mehdi Atri, previously ran a UK date processing facility. Mehdi runs his factory in Iran to the same exacting standards he did in the U.K. He knows better than anyone else in the region exactly what we need. We take 100% of his produce. In some respects it’s akin to having our own factory in the region. This gives us a commercial egde and a qualitative edge unmatched by our competitors.

Organic Tunisian Deglet Nour Dates

Our organic dates are sourced from a prestigious supplier in Tunisia, whose family have been growing this exotic fruit for more than 2 centuries. Though the same family have been cultivating many thousand-year old varieties of dates over this period, our supplier manages to combine their pure traditional values with modern innovations and practices. They are equipped with the latest in modern technology and benefit from an ultra-modern packing house, which enables them to ensure all of their fruit is processed to the highest standards.

Deglet Nour dates are grown in the valley of Sabaa Abar, a treasure trove nestled at the heart of the Djerid oasis and they rank among some of the best dates to be found in the world for their unique taste and texture. Their close proximity to the generous water source of the Chott El Djerid is a contributing factor to the sublime taste of these dates.

Our supplier has been going through a rigorous Organic Certification programme for over 13 years and can now boast ECOCERT, BIO SUISSE and NOP certification.

Nutrition

A 100 gram portion of fresh dates is a premium source of vitamin C and supplies 230 kcal (960 kJ) of energy. They are fat free, cholesterol free, and are a good source of fibre. Dates also contain Vitamin A1, B1, B2, B3, B5, C and more than 20 different amino acids, helping us digest and assimilate carbohydrates easier and control blood sugar levels and fatty acids content in our bodies. The very low calorie count and the huge amount of healthy substances in dates make them one of the best nutrition sources for a diet plan menu.

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