Mozafati & Kali Date Comparison
Mazafati Dates (Mozafati Dates)
Mazafati or Mozafati dates are the most common type of Iranian dates that is also known to be consumed as Rutb.
– Minimum weight: 12g – Maximum weight: 22 g
– Flesh to seed ratio 95%
– Length of fruit: Min. 3 and Max. 4.5cm
– Color: Black
The finest range of Mazafati dates is from the city of Bam, Kerman province with the largest area under harvest in the country. But Mazafati is harvested in other regions as well such as Jiroft (Kerman province), HaajiAabad (Hormozgan province), Iranshahr (Sistan & Baluchestan province). Mazafati is a popular type for export.
Mazafati is consumed fresh and usually has sap. It should be kept within -5 to 5◦C as it would go bad otherwise.
Mazafati date has a very thin, silky and black skin t…
Kali Dates
Kali Date is a unique type of Iranian date. It is semi-dry.
– Minimum weight: 9g – Maximum weight: 11 g
– Flesh to seed ratio 90%
– Length of fruit: 4-5cm
– Moisture: 14-22%
– Color: Dark brown to black
Best quality of Kali dates are harvested in Jiroft (Kerman province). Besides Jiroft, Anbaraabad is also home to good quality Kali dates. It has a tall palm tree which takes about 7-10 years for it to fully grow.
Kali date is a semi-dry date from Iran that has medium sap. It has a relatively soft flesh, rich in fiber, iron and potassium. Harvest time: mid August.
| Items | Kali Dates | Mozafati Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Origin |
Jiroft & AnbarAbad (Kerman prov.) |
Bam & Jiroft (Kerman prov.) HaajiAbad (Hormozgan) |
|
Type |
Semi dry |
Fresh |
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Syrup |
No |
Yes |
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Storage condition |
Room temperature |
Refrigerated |
|
NetWeight (apx.) |
9-11 |
12-22 |
|
Energy (KCAL.)/ 40g |
120.46 |
105.6 |
|
Flesh to pit ratio |
90% |
95% |
|
Length of date |
4-5 |
4-5 |
|
Color |
Dark brown |
Black |
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Product Specification |
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