Zahedi Dates

Zahedi Dates, also known as Ghasb dates is the ripe fruit of the date palm with the scientific name Phoenix Dactylifera from the Palmaceae family. Zahedi dates have a hard, shiny and wrinkled appearance, sometimes the skin of the fruit is completely attached to the flesh, and sometimes, depending on the climatic conditions in terms of temperature and humidity, the skin of the fruit is completely separated from the flesh. Zahedi date is one of the dry dates in Iran. The cultivation of Zahedi date in Iran is very large, so that it is cultivated in Fars, Bushehr and parts of Khuzestan province. Due to its relatively low price and its rich properties, it is very It is widely consumed and especially diabetics can use it as sugar. Zahedi dates are often used for their natural sweetness in traditional Iranian desserts, such as “Ranginak”, a delightful date and walnut confection. Their versatility extends beyond desserts—they can be enjoyed as a quick energy boost or paired with cheese for a savory-sweet combination. Zahedi dates are a staple in Iranian households and continue to gain recognition worldwide for their unique taste and culinary applications.

Product Classification: 

Zahedi Dates Classification
Classification	The number of Piarom Dates per 1000 grams
Large	Up to 132 pieces
Medium	From 133 to 172 pieces
Small	More than 172 pieces

 

Product Technical Specifications:

Zahedi Dates Technical Specifications
No.	Characteristics	Unit	Measurement Limit
1	Taste and Smell	-	Natural
2	Impurity	-	Negative
3	The Effect of Mold	-	Negative
4	Insect Damage	-	Negative
5	Foreign Material	-	Negative
8	Damaged Dates	Unit percentage	Max 0.5
9	Moisture	Weight percentage	Max 17
10	Sugared Dates	Unit percentage	Max 0.5
11	Unripe Dates	Unit percentage	Max 1
13	Bad Color	Unit percentage	Max 0.5
14	Bad Shape	Unit percentage	Max 0.5
16	Mixed Type	Unit percentage	Max 1

 

Microbiology:

Microbiology of Zahedi Dates
No.	Characteristics	Measurement Limit (CFU/g)
1	Total count of Microorganisms	2*103
2	Coliforms	10
3	Mold	2*102
4	Yeast	2*102
5	Escherichia coli	Negative
6	Enterococcus	Negative

 

Packaging Information:

No.	Product Name	Package Type	Net weight of each package (kg)	Container Type	Number of packages per container	Net weight per container (kg)
1	Zahedi Dates	Carton	5	20 FT	2,200	11,000
2	Zahedi Dates	Carton	5	40 FT	4,400	22,000
3	Zahedi Dates	Carton	10	20 FT	1,100	11,000
4	Zahedi Dates	Carton	10	40 FT	2,200	22,000

 

Storage Conditions: Zahedi Dates should be stored in a dry and cool place. The suitable storage temperature for storing Zahedi Dates is between 0 and 3 degrees Celsius. If stored in proper conditions, it can be stored for 12 months.

Certifications:

1. Iran National Standards Organization
2. Iran Plant Protection Organization
3. Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
4. Organic Agricultural Products Certification
5. physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
6. HACCP
7. ISO
8. FSSC
9. IFS
10. SGS
11. BRC

Pesticide Residues:

The residual amount of pesticides should be according to the national standard of Iran No. 13118.

Maximum Limit of Heavy Metals:

Product Name	Maximum Tolerance of Heavy Metals (mg/kg)
	Lead (Pb)	Cadmium (Cd)	Mercury (Hg)	Arsenic (As)	Tin (Sn)
Zahedi Dates	0.1	-	-	-	-

 

Further Details 1

Microbiology, pesticide residues and maximum heavy metals tests for Zahedi Dates can be performed at the request of the buyer or the country of destination.