Important information and Amazing
benefits of dates fruit eating for human health all over the world
benefits of dates fruit eating for human health all over the world
Etymology of Date palms
Date is the fruit of a desert palm. There are 220 types of dates, or about 20 are
commercially sustainable. A popular food in the Middle East and they abound in
the desert and around oases. Many parts of the Middle East would be
uninhabitable if it wasn’t for date palms. It is one of the few crops growing
in the desert. Date palm trees have been described as “the tree of
life”. It is investigated that the dactylifera (date bearing) derived from
Greek word dactylos (date) as like figure and fero which means I bear.
commercially sustainable. A popular food in the Middle East and they abound in
the desert and around oases. Many parts of the Middle East would be
uninhabitable if it wasn’t for date palms. It is one of the few crops growing
in the desert. Date palm trees have been described as “the tree of
life”. It is investigated that the dactylifera (date bearing) derived from
Greek word dactylos (date) as like figure and fero which means I bear.
Common names of
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Sr.
No. |
Language
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Calling
names |
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1
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English
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Date, date palm
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2
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Urdu
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3
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Spanish
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palmera datilera
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4
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French
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dattier, palmier dattier
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5
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Portuguese
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tamareira, datileira
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6
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Dutch
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dadelpalm
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7
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German
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Echte Dattelpalme
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8
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Indonesian
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pohon kurma
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9
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Italian
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palma da datteri
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10
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Javanese
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kurma
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11
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Somali
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Geed Timir
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12
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Tagalog
|
Palmerang datilero
|
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13
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Telugu
|
ఖర్జూరం
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14
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Turkish
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hurma
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15
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Arabic
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نخلة التمر
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16
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Bengali
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খেজুর
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17
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Greek
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Χουρμαδιά
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|
18
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Gujarati
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ખજૂર
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19
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Hindi
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खजूर
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20
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Hebrew
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תמר מצוי
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21
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Japanese
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ナツメヤシ
|
|
22
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Korean
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대추야자
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23
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Marathi
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खजूर
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|
24
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Nahuatl
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Zōyacapolcuahuitl
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25
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Persian
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خرما
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26
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Russian
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Финиковая пальма, Финик пальчатый
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27
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Thai
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อินทผาลัม, อินทผลัม
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28
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Vietnamese
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chà là
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29
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Chinese
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海枣
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History and important information of
It
is considered as staple food. It is observed in some societies, Date palm is used
after every meal. It is rich source of energy. The plant is dioecious. Mostly
dates are cultivated in the land of Arabia, Iraq, North Africa west to Morocco.
After 4 to 8 years of plantation date palm produces fruits. There are varieties
of date cultivars are grown now a days. Date palm seeds are pulled and crushed to
feed the animals. Its oil is suitable for use in cosmetics and dermatology. The
oil contains 36% lauric acid and 41% oleic acid. Date palm seeds contain
0.56–5.4% lauric acid. They can also be chemically treated as a source of
oxalic acid. Date palm seeds are also ground and used as coffee beans or as a coffee
additive. Experimental studies have shown that feeding mice with the aqueous extract
from date cores has an antigenotoxic effect and reduces DNA damage caused by
N-nitroso-N-methylurea. Clusters of bare fruit are used as brooms. Recently,
flower stems have been found to have ornamental value in the homes. In addition
to P. dactylifera, wild date palms such as Phoenix sylvestris and Phoenix
reclinata, depending on region, can also be used for sap. Date palm leaves are
used for Palm Sunday in the Christian religion. In North Africa they are
usually used to make cabins. The mature leaves are also transformed into
carpets, screens, baskets and fans. The treated sheets can be used for the
insulation panel. Dry leaf flowers are a source of cellulose pulp used for
walking sticks, brooms, fishing floats and fuel. The covers are appreciated for
their scent, and their fiber is also used for ropes, thick fabrics and large
hats. The leaves are also used as lulav during the Jewish holiday in Sukkot.
Young date leaves are cooked and eaten like a vegetable, just like the terminal
bud or heart, but removing them kills the palm. The finely ground seeds are
mixed with flour to make bread in times of scarcity. The flowers of the date
flower are also edible. Traditionally, female flowers are the most widely
available for sale and weigh between 11 and 14 grams (300 to 400 grams). Flower
buds are used in salads or ground with dried Date palms to make a spice for bread.
is considered as staple food. It is observed in some societies, Date palm is used
after every meal. It is rich source of energy. The plant is dioecious. Mostly
dates are cultivated in the land of Arabia, Iraq, North Africa west to Morocco.
After 4 to 8 years of plantation date palm produces fruits. There are varieties
of date cultivars are grown now a days. Date palm seeds are pulled and crushed to
feed the animals. Its oil is suitable for use in cosmetics and dermatology. The
oil contains 36% lauric acid and 41% oleic acid. Date palm seeds contain
0.56–5.4% lauric acid. They can also be chemically treated as a source of
oxalic acid. Date palm seeds are also ground and used as coffee beans or as a coffee
additive. Experimental studies have shown that feeding mice with the aqueous extract
from date cores has an antigenotoxic effect and reduces DNA damage caused by
N-nitroso-N-methylurea. Clusters of bare fruit are used as brooms. Recently,
flower stems have been found to have ornamental value in the homes. In addition
to P. dactylifera, wild date palms such as Phoenix sylvestris and Phoenix
reclinata, depending on region, can also be used for sap. Date palm leaves are
used for Palm Sunday in the Christian religion. In North Africa they are
usually used to make cabins. The mature leaves are also transformed into
carpets, screens, baskets and fans. The treated sheets can be used for the
insulation panel. Dry leaf flowers are a source of cellulose pulp used for
walking sticks, brooms, fishing floats and fuel. The covers are appreciated for
their scent, and their fiber is also used for ropes, thick fabrics and large
hats. The leaves are also used as lulav during the Jewish holiday in Sukkot.
Young date leaves are cooked and eaten like a vegetable, just like the terminal
bud or heart, but removing them kills the palm. The finely ground seeds are
mixed with flour to make bread in times of scarcity. The flowers of the date
flower are also edible. Traditionally, female flowers are the most widely
available for sale and weigh between 11 and 14 grams (300 to 400 grams). Flower
buds are used in salads or ground with dried Date palms to make a spice for bread.
Evidences
shows that the age of date is approximately 50 million years, Date palm is
considered as oldest tree as well as fruit of the world. Dates require hot and
dry climates. Mostly Date palms are pollinated by wind, but sometimes insects also
play very important role in pollination. Mostly three methods of propagation
are observed.’
shows that the age of date is approximately 50 million years, Date palm is
considered as oldest tree as well as fruit of the world. Dates require hot and
dry climates. Mostly Date palms are pollinated by wind, but sometimes insects also
play very important role in pollination. Mostly three methods of propagation
are observed.’
Scientific Classification of Date palm trees
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Kingdom
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Plantae
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Subkingdom
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Tracheobionta
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Superdivision
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Spermatophyta
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Division
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Magnoliophyta
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Class
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Liliopsida
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Subclass
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Arecidae
|
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Order
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Arecales
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Family
|
Arecaceae
|
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Genus
|
Phoenix
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Genomic information of
A
team of researchers of Cornell Medical College published a draft on genome of
date palm in 2009 and that is revised in 2019 with the help of New York
University Abu Dhabi center using by small molecule real time sequencing, so
due to revised and improved draft on Date palm researchers were sustain to
investigate the map gene and nutritious values.
team of researchers of Cornell Medical College published a draft on genome of
date palm in 2009 and that is revised in 2019 with the help of New York
University Abu Dhabi center using by small molecule real time sequencing, so
due to revised and improved draft on Date palm researchers were sustain to
investigate the map gene and nutritious values.
Popular Date palms name according to different
regions
regions
· Aabel
·
Ajwah
·
Al-Khunaizi Amir Hajj
·
Abid
·
Barakawi
·
Barhee or barhi
·
Bireir
·
Dabbas.
·
Datça
·
Deglet
·
Derrie or Dayri
·
Empress
·
Fardh or Fard
·
Ftimi or Alligue
·
Holwah
·
Haleema
·
Hayany
·
Kenta
·
Medjool date
·
Khadrawi
·
Khalasah
·
Khastawi
·
Khenaizi
·
Lulu
·
Maktoom
·
Manakbir
·
Medjool
·
Migraf
·
Mgmaget Ayuob
·
Mishriq
·
Mazafati or
·
Nabtat-seyf
·
Piarom
·
Rotab
·
Safawi
·
Sag‘ai
·
Saidy (Saidi
·
Sayer (Sayir)
·
Sukkary
·
Sellaj
·
Tagyat
·
Tamej
·
Thoory (Thuri
·
Umeljwary
·
Umelkhashab
·
Zahidi
·
Zaghloul
·
Ajwah
·
Al-Khunaizi Amir Hajj
·
Abid
·
Barakawi
·
Barhee or barhi
·
Bireir
·
Dabbas.
·
Datça
·
Deglet
·
Derrie or Dayri
·
Empress
·
Fardh or Fard
·
Ftimi or Alligue
·
Holwah
·
Haleema
·
Hayany
·
Kenta
·
Medjool date
·
Khadrawi
·
Khalasah
·
Khastawi
·
Khenaizi
·
Lulu
·
Maktoom
·
Manakbir
·
Medjool
·
Migraf
·
Mgmaget Ayuob
·
Mishriq
·
Mazafati or
·
Nabtat-seyf
·
Piarom
·
Rotab
·
Safawi
·
Sag‘ai
·
Saidy (Saidi
·
Sayer (Sayir)
·
Sukkary
·
Sellaj
·
Tagyat
·
Tamej
·
Thoory (Thuri
·
Umeljwary
·
Umelkhashab
·
Zahidi
·
Zaghloul
Cultivational area of Date palm Trees
Dates
are an important traditional culture in Iraq, Iran, Arabia and North Africa
west of Morocco. Dates (especially Medjool and Deglet Noor) are also grown in
America in Southern California, Arizona and in southern Florida in the United
States and in Sonora and Baja California in Mexico. The date palms can take 4
to 8 years after planting before they bear fruit and start producing viable
yields for a commercial harvest between 7 and 10 years. Mature Date palms can
produce 150 to 300 lb (70 to 140 kg) dates per harvest season. They don’t all
ripen at the same time, so multiple harvests are necessary. In order to obtain
market-quality fruit, the date clusters must be thinned and sacked or covered
before they ripen so that the remaining fruits grow and are protected from the
weather and animals, such as birds, which also eat them. Date palms need
well-drained deep sandy loam soil with a pH of 8 to 11 (ie alkaline). The soil
must have the capacity to retain moisture. The soil should also be free of
calcium carbonate.
are an important traditional culture in Iraq, Iran, Arabia and North Africa
west of Morocco. Dates (especially Medjool and Deglet Noor) are also grown in
America in Southern California, Arizona and in southern Florida in the United
States and in Sonora and Baja California in Mexico. The date palms can take 4
to 8 years after planting before they bear fruit and start producing viable
yields for a commercial harvest between 7 and 10 years. Mature Date palms can
produce 150 to 300 lb (70 to 140 kg) dates per harvest season. They don’t all
ripen at the same time, so multiple harvests are necessary. In order to obtain
market-quality fruit, the date clusters must be thinned and sacked or covered
before they ripen so that the remaining fruits grow and are protected from the
weather and animals, such as birds, which also eat them. Date palms need
well-drained deep sandy loam soil with a pH of 8 to 11 (ie alkaline). The soil
must have the capacity to retain moisture. The soil should also be free of
calcium carbonate.
1) Egypt
2) Iran
3) Saudi Arabia
4) United Arab Emirates
5) Pakistan
6) Algeria
7) Iraq
8) Sudan
9) Oman
10) China
1) Tunisia
12) Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
13) Yemen
14) Morocco
15) Qatar
16) Mauritania
17) Chad
18) Israel
19) United States of America
20) Niger
Nutritional value of date palms
|
Sr. No
|
Nutritional value per 100 g
(3.5 oz) |
|
|
1
|
Energy of Dates
|
1,178 kJ (282 kcal)
|
|
2
|
75.03 g (2.647 oz)
|
|
|
I
|
Sugars
|
63.35 g (2.235 oz)
|
|
Ii
|
Dietary fiber
|
8 g (0.28 oz)
|
|
3
|
0.39 g (0.014 oz)
|
|
|
4
|
2.45 g (0.086 oz)
|
|
|
5
|
Quantity %
|
|
|
I
|
Vitamin A equiv.
|
0%
|
|
1.I
|
beta-Carotene
|
6 μg
|
|
1.Ii
|
lutein zeaxanthin
|
75 μg
|
|
Ii
|
Vitamin A
|
10 IU
|
|
Iii
|
Thiamine (B1)
|
5% 0.052
mg |
|
Iv
|
Riboflavin (B2)
|
6% 0.066
mg |
|
V
|
Niacin (B3)
|
8% 1.274
mg |
|
Vi
|
Pantothenic acid (B5)
|
12% 0.589
mg |
|
Vii
|
Vitamin B6
|
13% 0.165
mg |
|
Viii
|
Folate (B9)
|
5% 19
μg |
|
Ix
|
Vitamin C
|
0% 0.4
mg |
|
X
|
Vitamin E
|
0% 0.05
mg |
|
Xi
|
Vitamin K
|
3% 2.7
μg |
|
6
|
Quantity
|
|
|
I
|
Calcium
|
4% 39
mg |
|
Ii
|
Iron
|
8% 1.02
mg |
|
Iii
|
Magnesium
|
12% 43
mg |
|
Iv
|
Manganese
|
12% 0.262
mg |
|
V
|
Phosphorus
|
9% 62
mg |
|
Vi
|
Potassium
|
14% 656
mg |
|
Vii
|
Sodium
|
0% 2
mg |
|
Viii
|
Zinc
|
3% 0.29
mg |
|
7
|
Quantity
|
|
|
I
|
Water
|
20.53 g (0.724 oz)
|
Explanation of Nutritional Value of
· In some parts of the world dates are
taken in soft or dry forms, but sometimes almond, walnuts and some other dry
fruits used as a filling in dates, so its nutritious values increase. There are
lots of essential nutrients such as amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins;
minerals and potassium are present in dates.
· Approximately 80% sugar in dates and
some amount of protein, fiber, zinc, selenium, iron and minor source of
phosphorus etc, present in dates.
· Dates palm having different products
that are very beneficial to human beings. The primary product is Date fruit and
can be taken in fresh or dry form.
· In the Middle East some fruits used in
khalal stage, having high amount of tannin, However most dates are used in
Rutab and Tamar stages having maximum amount of sugar, and minimum moisture as
well as tannin and dates having proper amount of 16 amino acids and some
vitamins depending upon time of harvest mostly two types of dates soft or dry.
· Date palm also having nutritious values.
In the field of medicines dates are also show very good impact to cure
different types of ailments. There is proper amount of anthocyanin, phenolics,
sterols in dates. Dry dates can be preserved for longer period of time.
· In some parts of the world dates are
taken in soft or dry forms, but sometimes almond, walnuts and some other dry
fruits used as a filling in dates, so its nutritious values increase. There are
lots of essential nutrients such as amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins;
minerals and potassium are present in dates.
· Approximately 80% sugar in dates and
some amount of protein, fiber, zinc, selenium, iron and minor source of
phosphorus etc, present in dates.
· Dates palm having different products
that are very beneficial to human beings. The primary product is Date fruit and
can be taken in fresh or dry form.
· In the Middle East some fruits used in
khalal stage, having high amount of tannin, However most dates are used in
Rutab and Tamar stages having maximum amount of sugar, and minimum moisture as
well as tannin and dates having proper amount of 16 amino acids and some
vitamins depending upon time of harvest mostly two types of dates soft or dry.
· Date palm also having nutritious values.
In the field of medicines dates are also show very good impact to cure
different types of ailments. There is proper amount of anthocyanin, phenolics,
sterols in dates. Dry dates can be preserved for longer period of time.
·
Five top uses of date palms
One
of the most important uses of date palms is their fruit. The fruit is often
used as a food, mainly as an exotic fruit. It can be eaten raw or as part of
various salads or sweets.
of the most important uses of date palms is their fruit. The fruit is often
used as a food, mainly as an exotic fruit. It can be eaten raw or as part of
various salads or sweets.
Dates palms are used in the cosmetic industry. Dates palm oil is an important
ingredient in cosmetics and soaps.
ingredient in cosmetics and soaps.
Dates palms are thought to contain tannin, which has many uses in medicine. Different
parts of the plant can be used to obtain tannin.
parts of the plant can be used to obtain tannin.
Another
use of Dates palm seeds is to transform them into animal feed. Although not all
animals can eat this food, it is a good source of food for many animal species.
use of Dates palm seeds is to transform them into animal feed. Although not all
animals can eat this food, it is a good source of food for many animal species.
In
the field of traditional medicines in India, infertility in men is treated with
dated pollen. Due to the presence of vitamin A, it prevents eye diseases. For
the production of animal feed, the seeds are used by date. Dermatology uses its
oil. Dates trees allow you to do decorative things like baskets, fans, etc. and
many sweet dishes which are also added with dates. Many people just love the
appearance of Dates palms, so they choose to grow them for that reason alone.
Others like the aroma of the flower or the unusual shape of the fruit. Finally,
there are very specific uses of date palms worldwide. For example, Dates palm
leaves are used for religious purposes in Italy.
the field of traditional medicines in India, infertility in men is treated with
dated pollen. Due to the presence of vitamin A, it prevents eye diseases. For
the production of animal feed, the seeds are used by date. Dermatology uses its
oil. Dates trees allow you to do decorative things like baskets, fans, etc. and
many sweet dishes which are also added with dates. Many people just love the
appearance of Dates palms, so they choose to grow them for that reason alone.
Others like the aroma of the flower or the unusual shape of the fruit. Finally,
there are very specific uses of date palms worldwide. For example, Dates palm
leaves are used for religious purposes in Italy.
Proven Health benefits of date palms
- Dates prevent from inflammation due to the presence of polyphenols. In baking recipes (candies, cakes) instead of artificial sugar dates can be used as natural sugar ingredient. It is investigated that healing process is enhanced by the use of dates.
- Dates are source of low cholesterol level. In osteoporosis disorder doctor recommend the intake of dates with milk.
- Dates enhance the IQ level of human beings, and provide support to the nervous system. Dates also elevate the process of digestion, and avoid from constipation.
- Dates also having anti-aging ability due to the presence of vitamin C, and D
- Dates reduce the level of melanin in the body. It is observed when date is used with the combination of cucumber then body weight will remain maintain.
- Dates control the level of tumor cells in the body. It is seen that during the Holy month of Ramadan usage of Dates become maximum.
- Dates are also beneficial to treat cardiovascular diseases.
- Very Nutritious, important for all over cells nourishment
- High in Fiber
- Getting enough fiber is important for
your overall health - High in Disease-Fighting Antioxidants
- May Promote Brain Health
- May Promote Natural Labor
- Excellent Natural Sweetener
- Other Potential Health Benefits
- Easy to Add to Your Diet or gain instant
energy
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