Zahedi dates (Qasb)
One of the most reliable export dates of Iran is Zahedi date or Qasb date, which is also known as Qasb. This oval-shaped date is one of the best-selling dates in Iran and the world because of its special color, wonderful taste, and of course, its storage conditions are very simple and it has many fans.
Zahedi date has an egg or oval shape. The end of this date is narrow and sharp. This date is consumed semi-dry and raw. It has a yellowish color, which of course changes to yellowish brown when wet. In general, Zahedi dates should be considered as dry dates and are classified in this range.
Zahedi date is cultivated in different parts of Iran and its palm is one of the palms resistant to different tropical weather conditions. This date is mainly cultivated in the cities of Kazerun, Khorramshahr, Ahvaz, Qir and Karzin, Farashband, Barazjan, Bushehr, Firozabad, Lar, Khuzestan and sometimes in other cities of Iran. This date palm is also cultivated in America and Iraq. In general, the best type of Zahedi date is found in Iran, especially in Qirokarzin or Bushehr.
Zahedi dates are often harvested at the end of September, which sometimes continues until early autumn. As described, this date is semi-dry and easily falls to the ground when it is close to harvest, and it is one of the late ripening dates. The prickly and dry type of this date is used a lot, but there is also a wet or semi-dry type.
Zahedi dates get their name from the Arabic zahdi, which means abundance. This date is high in sugar, and for this reason, it is widely used in the production of edible sugars or alcohol and vinegar. The flesh of this date is 6.35% compared to the kernel. Its core is almost attached to the date flesh.
Properties of Zahedi dates
In general, dates are a very useful and nutritious fruit. For this reason, there is no need to explain all the characteristics and properties of this fruit. Many benefits and properties are common in dates, but in any case, the amount of these properties in them may be different depending on the type of date and the place of harvest. But in general, Zahedi dates have the following properties:
- It has many vitamins, including vitamin C, B1, B2, etc.
- These dates are extremely high in minerals, the most important of which are magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, calcium, etc.
- Zahedi dates are rich in fiber, which is why people who have digestive problems should include them in their food basket.
- This product controls and reduces harmful blood cholesterol and is very beneficial for heart health.
- The calories in it are very low.
- The calcium in Zahedi dates is very high and that is why it is good for bones.
- Cane dates are one of the dates with a lot of iron, which is recommended for anemia.
- This date has many antioxidants that are very useful to prevent the growth of cancer cells.
- The sugar in this date is fructose, which not only does not cause blood sugar, but is also effective for weight loss.
- This date makes it easier to absorb vitamins and antioxidants due to its cataloid.
- The nature of this date is warm and it is very suitable for people with cold nature.
- A lot of manganese in this date soothes the nerves.
- Potassium in this date is also very useful for relieving fatigue and muscle pain, especially after hard sports.
Every year, thousands of tons of Zahedi dates are harvested in Iran, of which a large amount is prepared for domestic consumption and a large amount is also prepared for export and exported to neighboring and European countries.
The country of Iran is one of the best lands for planting and harvesting this product due to its diverse climate, and fortunately, the amount of harvesting this product in Iran is very suitable. Bushehr, Fars and Hormozgan provinces have the largest share in the production of this product.
The hot and dry climate of these areas has provided very suitable conditions for the growth of the best example of this date in these areas.
This date is known as the elixir of youth in developed countries and is in high demand. Many companies and manufacturers pack and sell this product, without a doubt, the existence of an advanced packaging and preparation industry of this product plays an important role in the quality of the product, unfortunately, there are very few such companies in Iran.
