Kabkab Dates
One of the most famous Iranian dates is Kabkab dates, which has an excellent reputation and popularity among date consumers and a particular position in terms of economy and exports. Kabkab dates are nectarous and soft with wide range of use in food industries and bakeries. This date, which is considered an exporting date of Iran, has two types of consumption in the form of Rotab and Kharak. This date variety is desirable, sweet, and delicious and one of the most popular varieties of dates grown in Iran.
General Description
This date variety is highly exported annually because of its reasonable and affordable price and its ease of storage conditions. Interestingly, Kabkab dates price in Iran competes with other dates such as Mazafati due to the high export demand of both types. In general, the wholesale price of Kabkab is determined according to the size and quality of the product. Also, the price of this product is dependent on the harvest time of this date, when it is at its lowest price. However, big wholesale suppliers can supply this product throughput the year directly and without any intermediaries at an affordable and competitive price.
Product Information
Product Specifications
+| Characteristic | Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Moisture | <16% |
| Calyx | Not Removed to protected shelf life |
| Damaged Fruit | < 0.3 % by weight |
| EVM (extraneous Vegetable Material) | < 1% by count |
| Infestation | No Live infestation Dead infestation or parts thereof: < 0.5% |
| Mineral Stones, Grit | < 0.5 gr: 1 per 4 Tons |
| Non-hazardous foreign matter (such as straw, thread, etc.) < 1 piece per Carton. | < 1 piece per Carton. |
| Broken/ incomplete | < 1% by count |
| Discoloured | < 2% by count |
| Rotten/mould | < 1% by count |
| Flaking | < 2% by count |
| Undeveloped | < 1% by count |
| True hazardous foreign matter such as glass | Nil |
Nutritional Composition
+| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 278 | KJ |
| Protein | 2.4 | g |
| Fat | 0.4 | g |
| Fiber | 8 | g |
| Total sugar | 63.4 | g |
| Calcium | 73.3 | mg |
| Iron | 0.56 | mg |
| Carbohydrate | 65.5 | mg |
Shelf-life and Storage Conditions
+shelf life & storage conditions:
Will be safe for 18 months stored at 08°C and for 12 months at 15°C in a dry and ventilated atmosphere away from sunlight. They should be stored away from any material with a strong odor or products that are easy to be infested.
Export Phytosanitary Treatment
+Fumigation by methyl bromide gas
Packaging Information
+Bulk
Packed in a sealed food-grade liner inside 10 or 20 Kg cartons.
Retail
Various packaging and labeling options available in different weights.
Most commonly ordered packages are Quad seal, Doypack, Pillow style made of various food-grade material.
