Shahani Dates
Iranian dates have a very great variety, and among the highest quality of which, we can definitely mention Shahani dates. Shahani is one of the most popular dates and, well-known all over the world. As Shahani dates have a good global market, there has always been international demand for it. This date variety is mainly exported to neighboring countries, especially India. However, in recent years, the demand for this dates variety has increased considerably in European and American countries.
General Description
The appearance of Iranian Shahani dates is elongated with a narrow tip and has a light brown and yellow color. The color of this product determines its quality. Dates with a yellow color have a higher quality than darker colors. This date has a sweet and delicious taste. It is even sweet when unripe, so Kharak (unripe) Shahani dates have many customers and are widely used by the people. This product is very similar to Rabbi dates, and sometimes it is confused with this date. However, it can be easily distinguished by seeing the brown color of this date and its narrower shape than Rabbi dates. Shahani dates are considered as wet dates, which, are also harvested semi-wet and dry. Due to the abundance of syrup, many products can be prepared from this date, including date syrup
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 | < 0.5 gr: 1 per 4 Tons |
| 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 | 300 | Cal |
| Total Fat | 0.5 | g |
| Cholesterol | <1 | mg |
| Sodium | 2 | mg |
| Potassium | 700 | mg |
| Carbohydrates | 75 | g |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 7 | g |
| Total Sugar | 63.36 | g |
| Protein | 2.5 | g |
| Calcium | 60 | mg |
| Iron | 1.5 | 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
