- Glossary
- Dates - sweet fruits from the Orient
Dates - sweet fruits from the Orient
Dates are sweet fruits of the date palm from the Middle East and North Africa. They are among the oldest cultivated crops in the world. Rich in natural sugars, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, they are used in desserts, smoothies, and Middle Eastern cuisine. They serve as a popular natural alternative to refined sugar.
- Dates are among the oldest cultivated crops in the world.
- They are rich in natural sugars, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
- The most famous variety is Medjool, known as the queen of dates.
- They serve as a natural sweetener in smoothies and energy bars.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
277 kcal
14 %
Proteins
2 g
4 %
Fats
150 mg
< 1 %
Carbohydrates
75 g
29 %
Fiber
7 g
27 %
Salt
3 mg
0 %
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