Sayer Dates
Among the most popular kinds of dates are Sayer dates because of their premium quality, remarkable taste, and shelf life. They also have a 75% sugar content, making them sweetest.
Sayer dates and Piarom dates share a similar taste, which come from Iran and are famous for their unique combination of sugars and minerals making them stand out in the date world.
As well as having a firm texture and crunchy bite, Sayer dates have a long shelf life, which means they can be stored without compromising their flavour or texture even up to a year after harvest.
As far as the Sayer dates are concerned, they are exclusively grown in Khuzestan Province in Iran, where hundreds of hectares of highly fertile fields are planted in Shadegan city. The Sayer dates, one of the largest and softest varieties, are commonly referred to as “Stamaran Dates”.
It contains less than 16% moisture and does not show signs of contamination after two years. Beside iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, Sayer dates also contain zinc and copper.
A cane’s high nutritional content makes it one of the best natural energy sources. It is also believed to improve digestion, prevent heart disease, and boost immunity since it is rich in nutrients.
Sayer Dates Appearance
A dark brown or black and sometimes red color is characteristic of these dates; the other varieties dissolve in the water due to their high sugar content and produce a lot of sweets. Pastries, cakes, and desserts can all be made with this product!
The palm kernel is easily separated from the mantle without any hassle due to the low amount of adhesion between the core and the other dates. The type without the core of this date is also available. There are three sizes of these dates: large, medium, and small. As a result of the type of weather, the date may have a different taste or have less sap than other dates.
Export Destinations
The Sayer dates are among the most popular dates on the world market, highly exported to European countries, Russia, North America, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom and Arab countries.
In foreign markets, these dates are very popular due to their high sugar content and low cellulose content. While very popular outside Iran, they are not well received here.!
Compared to conventional dates, Sayer dates are packaged in two or three kilogram cartons for domestic consumption and in five or ten kilogram cartons for export.
Royal Dates Co. exports to most parts of Iran and beyond using the most modern classification, washing, and packaging machines.
Time of harvesting the Sayer palm product
The Sayer palm product is harvested during late summer and early fall, when the dates are ripe and ready. This is the perfect time to harvest the dates because the fruit will be at its peak ripeness. Additionally, the dates will have a higher sugar content, which makes them more flavorful and increases their shelf life. The higher sugar content also helps to reduce moisture loss during the harvesting, storage, and shipping processes, ensuring that the dates remain fresh and tasty for longer periods of time.
The most famous city to cultivate Sayer dates
Shadegan in Khuzestan is the most famous city that cultivates Sayer palms in large quantities. About 13600 hectares of Shadegan lands are dedicated to the cultivation of Sayer palms, about 10600 hectares of which are completely fertile. Due to successive droughts and reduced volume of products, the injury has increased in recent years. These dates are also cultivated in the cities of Ahvaz, Mahshahr and Abadan, and so on.
The process of preparing the Sayer dates for market
To reach the destination markets, Sayer dates will be disinfected twice after harvesting in wooden boxes or baskets.
Two times the dates are disinfected, the first time prior to entering the production workshop or cold storage and the second time during the packaging process. This ensures that the dates are free from external contaminants and that they are safe to consume. It also helps to extend the shelf life of the product by removing any bacteria that could otherwise cause spoilage.
Dates are cleaned by the washing machine after they are transferred to the production line. The washing machine is equipped with jets of water, which is used to remove any dirt or dust from the dates.
In addition, the water can be enriched with certain chemicals, such as chlorine, to further reduce the risk of contamination. The dates are then dried to remove any remaining moisture, which can also help to preserve them longer. Often, the Sayer palm trees are polished with edible paraffin oil before being packaged for marketing. The result is a more market-friendly appearance for dates. Paraffin oil helps to reduce the appearance of any damage on the dates, such as bruising, as well as adding a glossy finish. This helps to make the dates more visually appealing and therefore more attractive to potential customers.
The product is then packaged according to the market in a special package. This packaging helps to extend the shelf life of the product and protect it from damage while in transit. It also provides a more appealing way to present the dates to customers, which encourages people to buy them.
The use of Sayer dates
Since the core of these dates is easily dissolved in water and is unobtrusively separated from the mantle, it can be used in pastries, drinks, and desserts.
What is the advantage of Sayer dates over other dates?
In general, dates have similar properties and can have different properties depending on the type of cultivation or other conditions!
In addition to its vitamins, high sugar, minerals, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus content, Sayer dates are recommended as one of the best types of dates, especially for children.
Sayer dates are packed with nutritional benefits, containing a high amount of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. These nutrients are necessary for children’s growth and development, as they help with energy and overall health.
It is considered that these dates are anticancer dates since they contain antioxidants. Those who suffer from digestive problems can greatly benefit from magnesium in this kind of date. Sayer dates contain iron that is beneficial to anemia sufferers.
A compact exercise requires lots of energy and calories, which this type of date has. Therefore, most coaches recommend this snack to their students on a daily basis.
It is easy to transport these dates. Using simple, refrigerated containers, we can transport it long distances or store it easily. It is necessary to keep an eye out for insects in the warehouse of the Sayer dates since we lack these dates.
FAQ
Questions about SAYER dates
How can I choose the best Iranian date?
Iranian dates have different shapes and colors. There are dried, semi-dried and moist dates in Iran and are usually found in round or oval shapes and black, brown, and golden colors. You can read the specifications of each product on Royal Dates Website and compare the dates.
To what countries can you ship Iranian dates?
ROYAL Dates Company exports Iranian dates all over the world. Countries bordering the Persian Gulf and Asian countries are the main importers of Iranian dates.
What is the best kind of Iranian date for import?
All the products introduced by ROYAL Dates website are the most exported products but Mazafati dates and Piarom dates have the largest amount of export from Iran.