Medjoul Dates
They are fruits that have many healthy properties and, being rich in mineral salts, are an excellent natural supplement. Their name comes from the Greek daktilos which means finger, to remember their shape. The Phoenix Dactilifera date palm, now widespread in North Africa and Western Asia, begins to bear fruit after the third year. Reached the age of 30, it can produce up to half a quintal of dates per season.
Each fruit has a single seed that, like the date, has an elongated shape. The pulp of this fruit is very rich in mineral salts (magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorus ...).
Dates are low in fat and rich in vitamins, they are a very beneficial fruit. Ideal both to lower cholesterol and to combat irritations that can affect, for example, the respiratory tract.
Thanks to their high sugar content, they are a fundamental food for many populations.
Dry dates are composed of 20,5 % water, 63 % sugar, 8 % dietary fibre, 2,5 % protein, 1,6 % ash and 0,4 % fat.
The vitamins are: vitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin C, vitamin E K and J. Also present beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
Sugars are divided into dextrose, fructose, maltose and sucrose.
Amino acids: aspartic acid and glutamic acid, alanine, arginine, cystine, glycine, phenylalanine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, proline, methionine, serine, tyrosine, tryptophan, valine and threonine.
These dates are of medjoul variety, considered among the most valuable ever. They are large in size (class A), pulpy, intense burnished in color, characteristic aroma; soft texture and strong and enveloping flavor. They are neither treated nor molasses and are particularly appreciated in both sweet and savory preparations.
Against intestinal disorders
Integrating this fruit into our diet means facilitating the culture of "friendly" bacteria of the intestine. Dates also contain insoluble and soluble fiber, as well as many amino acids that can stimulate and make digestion more efficient.