Mazafati Dates
Bam Organic Mazafati dates are a premium product from the palm groves of Bam city in southeastern Iran. This date features large, fleshy fruits with a dark color. Its soft, exceptionally juicy texture, combined with its sweet and unique flavor, ranks it among the highest quality date varieties. Typically supplied at the Rutab (fresh and moist) stage, Bam Organic Mazafati dates benefit from the region’s favorable climate and soil conditions, ensuring superior quality. They are an ideal choice for daily consumption and hospitality.
- Description: Fresh, black color, soft skin, round size, fleshy, sweet
- Storage Conditions: Can be stored for 12 to 18 months at 4°C with cellophane and plastic packaging
- Harvest Time: September (Shahrivar)
Piyarom Dates
♦ Piyarom Date
Piyarom is one of the most premium date varieties, renowned for its exceptional quality and unique position in domestic and international markets.
♦ Appearance and Taste Characteristics:
This date is characterized by its thin, dark brown skin, where the flesh and skin are seamlessly fused. Its primary sugar is fructose, giving it a distinct and delightful flavor.
♦ Nutritional Value and Cultivation Regions:
Piarom ranks among the top-tier dates globally in terms of nutritional value. The palm tree of this variety demonstrates remarkable resistance to soil salinity, which is why it is extensively cultivated in the fertile plains of Hajjabad County in Hormozgan Province.
♦ Cultivation and Harvesting Conditions:
Cultivating this date variety requires specific climatic conditions and meticulous care, demanding more attention and maintenance compared to other varieties. The harvest season for this exceptional product begins in early September and continues until the end of November.
Rabbi Dates
Organic Rabbi dates are one of the finest and earliest-ripening dates in the world, cultivated exclusively in Iran. This semi-dry date is grown in the Sistan and Baluchestan province. Organic Rabbi dates possess distinguished characteristics: thin skin, a color lighter than the Mazafati variety, low moisture, a small pit, and an elongated shape. As the earliest-ripening date in Iran, it holds the highest economic and nutritional value among Iranian dates.
- Description: Semi-dry, black color, elongated size, sweet with suitable sugar content
- Storage Conditions: Can be stored for approximately 18 months at room temperature with periodic fumigation
- Harvest Time: Mid-August to September (Mid-Mordad to Shahrivar)
Kalouteh Dates
Kali dates, also known as Kaliteh and Kalouteh, are another type of fresh or semi-fresh dates in Iran, similar to Bam Mazafati dates. Kaliteh dates have a sweet taste, soft texture, large size, and a long shelf life (12-18 months). They are packaged in retail/wholesale formats and should be stored at 0 to 5°C. Unique characteristics of Kaliteh dates include low moisture, high fiber content, and a more affordable price compared to Mazafati dates. Kaliteh dates have a growing and expanding market in countries such as Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, India, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and Chile.
- Description: Semi-dry, light brown color, elongated size, sweet with suitable sugar content
- Storage Conditions: Can be stored for 12 to 18 months at 0 to 5°C with cellophane and plastic packaging
- Harvest Time: Mid-August to September (Mid-Mordad to Shahrivar)