Iranian Dates
About 400 varieties of dates are cultivated in Iran, but only some of them, are mentioned below, because their tastes compose the major kinds.
Sayer Dates:
This semi-dried date grows in the khozestan region. The coloring of this kind is dark brown and it is purchased by many countries.
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Piarom Date (piyarom):
This semi-dried grows in Hormozgan region. The coloring of this kind is dark brown and it has a unique taste. The skin of piarom date is thin. The piarom date has a kind of sugar which is acceptable for diabetic people.
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Zahedi Date:
This dried date grows in Fars and Khozestan regions. The coloring of this variety is yellow. The zahedi date is used for industrial purpose because of its high sugar content.
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Kabkab Date:
This fresh date grows in Fars regions. The coloring of this variety is black and its taste is very delicious.
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Mazafati Date:
This fresh date grows in Kerman region. The coloring of this kind variety is black and its taste is very delicious.
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