Pitted Dates
Pitted dates are basically just dates that their seeds have been removed for easier consumption.
What is a pitted date good for
Generally pitted dates are ready to use without having to deal with the seeds. They are really good for snacking, especially for children who might not be able to separate the seeds or might swallow them. Moreover, they can easily be used on smoothies, cookies, cakes, brownies, or any recipes since you do not have to spend extra time and energy removing the pits.
Which kind of date is the best for getting pitted
Any type of date can get pitted in a production process. So basically, you can find any kind of date such as Mazafati, Piarom, Zahedi, LuLu and etc, in the market in seedless form. These kinds of dates have so many fans since they have a better texture and they are easier to chew.
pitted dates health benefits
Seedless dates like other dates are rich in substances and they include potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, B, C, E, D and etc. This date is very useful for those who want a fit and beautiful body. Also, it’s a great snack for those who have sugar or diabetes since dates contain natural sugar. Other benefits of this date are as follows:
It is useful for people who have appetite problems. It is recommended for people who suffer from skinny faces since dates can make their faces look better in a short period of time. Highly recommended for pregnant women since it helps the growth of the baby and increases their milk as well. It can calm nervous people. Gives energy to children and teenagers. It is useful for strengthening bones and eliminating arthritis. Cancer prevention. It improves blood circulation and prevents heart attack. And last but not least It is useful for hair growth and skin improvement.
Pitted dates grades and packing
As we mentioned pitted dates are just any kind of dates that get seedless before packing. So, depending on the type of dates at different times of the year after transferring these fruits from palm areas to workshops they get pitted. These dates also get washed before packing. Then they get packed in different types of packaging and sized depending on their destination and whether they are for domestic use or exporting.
How pitted dates can be used
The main point in storing the
pitted date is to maintain its natural moisture. Also, you should be careful that too much moisture can hurt the dates as well. Hence the best way is to stay in the middle in a way to maintain the natural moisture of the pitted dates but not more than that. Some dates, such as Zahedi dates, are classified as dry dates, so in this case, the amount of moisture is different therefore the types of dates are important too in the shelf life. Unfortunately, if the date is improperly maintained, it will quickly deteriorate and lose its quality and nutrition. It is best to keep them in the refrigerator or freezer. Before that, you should put them in a sealed box, plastic, or a sealed container.
Pitted Dates Export Markets
A large share of dates exported from Iran is the export of pitted dates. Exporting this kind of date is one of the profitable fields for traders since these small fruits in a seedless way have so many fans all over the world. Pitted dates are exported to almost all countries such as India, European countries, Turkey, and other Asian countries as well.