Description

The palm tree is very useful, so that all parts of it are used. For example, in Iran, the palm tree and its products have been used extensively since ancient times. This food is rich in a variety of vitamins, minerals, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, fiber, calcium, iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium, all of which are very useful for maintaining good health.

In addition to producing the beneficial fruit of the date palm tree, it can provide more benefits such as the usefulness of its foliage as well as providing the date kernel for camel nutrition and medical treatment (date kernel in powder form).

Iran is one of the top countries in the field of date exports.
Over 3000 varieties of dates are known in the world, of which 400 varieties belong to Iran.
The most important types of Iranian dates are:
1. Pyaram dates
2. Mazafati dates
3. Grilled dates
4. Deglet Noor dates
5. Shahani dates
6. Zahedi dates
7. Estamran dates
8. Halila dates
9. Rabbi dates
10. Kalote dates
11. Honey dates
12. Plum dates or special dates
13. Barahi dates