Dates are one of the most popular fruits during Ramadan. Has many benefits for health problems. Such as increasing energy and maintaining heart health.
Dates that grow only in the tropics have various types that are not only found in Saudi Arabia, but also in other countries. Compiled from CNN, here are the largest date-producing countries from various countries. Come on, watch to the end!
Dates of Ajwa or Dates of the Prophet – Medina City
One of the favorite dates of the Prophet Muhammad SAW which has a soft texture and dark black color compared to other types of dates. With a characteristic taste that is not too sweet, like raisins.
Ajwa dates can be an option for breaking the fast because they have benefits for maintaining heart health, high blood pressure, bones and teeth, and are good for diabetics, and pregnant women.
Barhi Dates – Basra City, Iraq
Barhi dates have a sweet taste with soft flesh. Dates from Iraq have a characteristic bright yellow color with a round shape like a langsat fruit. What makes it unique is that barhi dates are packaged in a different way from other dates, which are sold complete with stems.
Barhi dates are high in fiber, iron, potassium, B vitamins, and antioxidants. Fyi, Barhi dates are cultivated in Saudi Arabia, but the best dates are in Basra, Iraq.
Medjool Dates – United States
Dates originating from America are often called the Queen of Dates because of their large size and sweet taste, as well as a lot of water content. Often also considered the best dates for health.
Medjool dates are high in calcium and iron. Where in one serving of dates there is 20 percent of dietary fiber which is enough to meet your daily needs. However, keep in mind that medjool dates have a strong sweet taste, so they are not recommended for diabetics.
Khalas Dates – North Africa
Khalas dates have a soft and slightly sticky flesh texture with a sweet taste that is similar to caramel. Has a reddish brown color. Khalas dates contain vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B5, and are high in potassium, and are recommended for those suffering from iron deficiency.
Khidri Dates – Saudi Arabia
These dates have a light brown color, and have a slightly dry texture and wrinkled skin with large sizes, and are most often processed with stuffing, and are the dates that are most often exported to various countries.
The benefits of Khidri dates are efficacious for strengthening bones, preventing cancer, and strengthening the heart so that it functions properly and is able to increase the growth of breast milk.