Description
Specifications
Product Type
Dried/ Semi Dried
English/Common Name
Saidi Dates, Oasis Date, Valley Dates.
Botanical Name
Phoenix dactylifera
Origin
Egypt
Overview
It is the most famous date in Egypt and is distinguished by its good price and good quality. Siwi dates are native to the lush Egyptian oasis from which this delectable fruit derives its name. The Siwi date is renowned for its creamy texture and golden brown color. It’s the perfect treat for the sweet toothed and gives a natural sweet kick to smoothies, cereals or salads. Its color is dark brown; the flesh is very sweet and thick, with little fiber. The seed is full; its length is equivalent to half the length of the fruit. Its fruit can be preserved after collecting them for a long time. Known as one of the most delicious dates, our Egyptian Siwi dried date coming from Siwa oasis the hidden gem sits majestically at the top of all other known dried dates in the area, due to the atmosphere it was cultivated in, the large Siwa Oasis, situated in a deep basin in Egypt’s northwestern desert zone, Siwi date is characterized by its paper thin, dark skin and soft, sweet, succulent flesh.
General Benefits
Siwi dates which are very nutritious containing a wide range of essential dietary vitamins and minerals, particularly potassium. The sugar content is very high and might reach 80%, leaving the other 20% mainly to protein and fiber, yet despite its sweetness, there is only 66 calories in each one, making them a very moreish nutritious and healthy snack.
Dates contain calcium, sulphur, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, volatile oils, vitamin B6 & other Vitamins, folic acid, proteins, sugar, and are rich in natural fibers which contribute to a healthy body and mind. Our semi dry dates are known by its great texture and fabulous unique taste; available in various packages Siwi dried dates have a longer shelf-life than the fresh. Siwi dates contain double level of carbohydrates compared to fresh dates and that’s why they are considered a high energy-density food semi dry dates are also a better source of iron, fiber & calcium.
Siwi dried dates have firmer flesh Sweet and brown with an amazing taste, perfect to be consumed with milk. Siwi dried dates work well in healthy salads, breakfast bars, granola and smoothies, as well as with apples and walnuts in cakes and desserts.
Because of the high sugar content as well as the high nutrition value Siwi date has always been an ideal product for export. Siwi dates reach almost every country in the world. Siwi date is available all year round, sales are at their highest just before the holy month of Ramadan the most famous Islamic month as during Ramadan, they are eaten in the evening to break the fast.
Siwi date is a very suitable dates for industrial usage. Also, it used for direct consumption they are nectarous and soft with wide range of use in food industries and bakeries. The coloring of this variety is black and brown in pitted or unpitted. Siwi dried date can be used directly as a complete healthy and tasty snack full of vitamins and nutrition values and also it might be used for a variety of receipts and it could easily turn into date syrup which is often used in sauces and dressings.
