Dates

Types of Dates

Dates are very sound and are rich in various profits as you have read in the preceding parts of this article. Dates can be of different types and they differ in terms of their appearance as well as their taste. This fruit can be purchased in its endless assortment all over the globe and it is a very versatile type. These assortments are favorable and diversify mainly because of the country of origin.

 Below are some of the most widely used types of dates.

•  Medjool Dates

Medjool date is characterized by massive size and rich, nutty, caramel-like taste, which is why it is called the king of dates.

•  Deglet Noor Dates

These are not as large or as soft as the Medjool dates but are still relatively sweet. They are incorporated into many recipes and are usually described as having a distinctive and rather delicious nutty taste.

•  Barhi Dates

The ripe Barhi dates are yellow and are crunchy once it is fully ripe. Most are eaten fresh and are classified according to texture and used mainly for salads.

•  Halawy Dates

These dates are normally tender to the touch, slightly caramel colored and can be quite fluffy. Honey like flavor is what people associate them with.

•  Khadrawy Dates

These dates are usually blackish brown in color and have a somewhat sweet taste which can be compared to the taste of caramel. Many a time these are enjoyed as a snack.

•  Dayri Dates

Another type of date is Dayri dates, it is small, and cylindrical in shape, has a firm texture and sweet taste.

•  Thoory Dates

Thoory dates are small in size and they contain a hard dried texture. They are commonly applied in the manufacture of baked products and in culinary preparations.

•  Zahidi Dates

These are oval-shaped and of a bright yellow color and are medium soft with a sweet and juicy taste. They are often employed for snacking and making date sugar of the fruit.

Dates, a flexible organic product, come in different types in light of their starting point and appearance. Medjool dates, Deglet Noor dates, Barhi dates, Halawy dates, Khadrawy dates, Dayri dates, Thoory dates and Zahidi dates are among the most frequently used varieties. Deglet Noor Dates, on the other hand, are relatively sweet and are utilized in numerous recipes. Medjool dates are distinguished by their large size and rich, nutty flavor. Barhi Dates are yellow and crunchy, while Halawy Dates are delicate and caramel-hued. Khadrawy Dates are blackish brown and have a sweet taste, while Dayri Dates are little and round and hollow, Thoory Dates are hard-dried, and Zahidi Dates are oval-formed and medium delicate.