Types of Dates in Pakistan – The Date Varieties and Benefits

Have you never purchased dates without knowing what sort they are? The one decision has an impact on taste, texture, nutrition, and price- how do you know you are not paying more than you should pay to have average quality? 

Why is it really important to know what types of date varieties there are?

Pakistan is also ranked as one of the largest consumers of dates in the globe especially during the period of Ramadan. But not all dates are produced, or even acquired, in the same manner – there are soft and caramel dates, there are dry and chewy dates, there are imported dates, and dates are growing here on the spot, just here in Sindh and Balochistan.

A choice of type will determine the sweetness, shelf life, nutritional value and optimum use, such as fresh, cooked or a gift. All you would need to save and eat healthier is to simply shop online and regularly purchase dry fruits, knowing what type of dates you are buying.

Popular Exported Date Varieties are available in Pakistan

The countries from which Pakistan imports dates are Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan and the UAE. These are the ones that you will be able to most readily gain access to when shopping in the high-end dry fruit stores.

Ajwa Dates 

Ajwa dates are a product of Madinah that has a special niche in the Islamic tradition. It is dark, soft, slightly dry with a flavour which is not too sweet. It is rich in antioxidants and iron; hence, it is one of the costliest types of dates in Pakistan, considering that it is sacred and rare.

Medjool Dates 

The generally popularly called king of dates, Medjool, is a large, fleshy and naturally sweet fruit. You can also order Medjool dates online and transform them into a healthy snack or to substitute sugar in smoothies and baking with a natural substitute, dates.

Irani Mazafati Dates

Mazafati is extremely dark in colour and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and is one of the softest and moisture laden dates in the world. This is because Iranian dates are well known in Pakistan because they are fresh and reasonably priced as compared to Ajwa or Medjool. Best can be kept under cool conditions.

Mabroom Dates

Mabroom dates are long, straight Saudi dates, with a bitter bite and a sweet honey taste. The less, but it is a favourite among those who like to have dates that are neither too sweet nor too dry.

Local Pakistani Date Varieties You Should Know

Partially, the good dates are also produced in part in Khairpur (Sindh) as well as in Balochistan. Homegrown varieties are fresher, cheaper and varieties which remain there all year round.

Zahidi Dates

Golden, semi-dry, slightly sweet and a butterscotch taste. This is one of the most popular and best-selling local varieties. Buy Zahidi dates at the most favourable price so as to have a snack of some quick energy in a day.

Aseel Dates

Khairpur has the most popular export, which is Aseel Dates. Very sweet, sticky, dark brown, large proportion of fibres, with strong natural aroma- popular with health-conscious consumers.

Nar Chuara 

Dates that are dried, hard, reddish-coloured and are used in desi cooking, in herbal teas and in winter drinks. Nar Chuara dates are inexpensive and healthy.

Begum Jangi

A high natural sugar content and is of a local Sindhia variety and is not well known out of the province, but very popular locally.

Eating Dates regularly has some health benefits

Dates are not only tasty, but are actually healthy. Fast and clean energy is supplied by natural glucose and fructose. A fibre diet is more conducive to digestion and keeps you much fuller. Potassium and magnesium may be used to regulate blood pressure and muscular activity, and iron could be administered to those who have to cope with fatigue.

If you are eating two Ajwa dates a day in the morning, or you are putting Zahidi dates in your oatmeal, the benefits would be enhanced over time. Be your own lunch and add nice nuts to your dates, and have a complete, balanced snack of energy all day long.

How to choose the right sort of date which you require

It is the most convenient way of coming to a decision:

Should be taken with a daily meal -Zahidi or Aseel, which are cheap and nutritious. A nice and considerate gift would be to give a gift during Ramadan or Eid – Ajwa or Medjool. To cook or to use as a herb– Nar Chuara is the best bet.

The day will always be told by the richest, even the most delicate Mazafati Irani dates will tell the day. And you may also go to the entire dates collection and compare varieties to the prevailing prices to order before you ride.

Where to Buy Fresh Dates Online in Pakistan

Pakistan has a scarcity of dates in the country that is truly fresh, in the original Pakistani brand – most of the sellers are peddling poor quality imports in original Pakistani brands. All the varieties of dates available in Albaraka Dry Fruits are well sourced, well preserved and shipped all over Pakistan, and the exchange and return policy is 10 days.

All the dates, almonds and cashews are located under one roof. You can order online and have fresh dates for your diet.