Kali Dates
One of the large and high-quality dates in Iran is Kali dates (Kalute). This type of date is moist, and since it has a special and unique taste, it has a significant place among the people and has a good sales market in the Persian Gulf and many European countries. Kali dates are very similar to Mazafati dates, so that only experts can distinguish these two types of dates. The difference between these two types of dates is in their color and texture. Kali dates are dark brown and lighter than Mazafati dates and have a more rigid texture.
General Description
General Description
Did you know that Kali dates (Kalute) are among the highest quality Iranian dates with a large appearance? Kali is one of the most significant types of dates, and it has soft flesh and hard pits. Kali is a variety of dry and wet dates. This type of date has an average syrup compared to other types of Iranian dates. The size of this date varies between 2 and 4 cm. Its color is red, and when ripe, it is very dark brown. This date has good taste and has a good reputation among date consumers.
Product Information
Available Grades
+| Grades | Description | Availability |
| Select A | 50 to 60 pcs/lb | Yes |
| Select B | 60 to 70 pc/lb | Yes |
| GAQ | 70 to 80 pc/lb | No |
| FAQ | Without count | No |
| Industrial | Without count | No |
Product Specifications
+| Characteristic | Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Moisture | <15% |
| Black Spot | < 0.5% by count |
| Calyx | < 0.5% by count |
| Damaged Fruit | < 0.5 % by weight |
| EVM (extraneous Vegetable Material) | < 1% by count |
| Infestation | No Live infestation Dead infestation or parts thereof: < 3% |
| Mineral Stones, Grit | < 1 piece per cartons |
| Non-hazardous foreign matter (such as straw, thread, etc.) | < 1 piece per cartons |
| Broken/ incomplete | < 5% by count |
| Discoloured | < 5% by count |
| Rotten/mould | < 1% by count |
| Hard Ends | < 2% by count |
| Flaking | < 10% by count |
| Undeveloped | < 1% by count |
| True hazardous foreign matter such as glass | Target Nil |
Nutritional Composition
+| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | Cal |
| Total Fat | 0.4 | g |
| Cholesterol | <1 | mg |
| Sodium | 2 | mg |
| Potassium | 700 | mg |
| Carbohydrates | 73 | g |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 7 | g |
| Total Sugar | 63.36 | g |
| Protein | 2 | g |
| Calcium | 55 | mg |
| Iron | 1.2 | mg |
| Magnesium | 55 | mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 | mg |
Shelf-life and 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.
