Learn about the types of dates before buying them during Ramadan
Ramadan is approaching and we pray to Allah to make it a month full of good deeds
In this blessed month of Ramadan, it is customary to break our fast on dates as a Sunnah from our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and because they contain important nutritional values for the body, compensating it with the most important vitamins and minerals it needs during the hours of fasting. But many of us fall into confusion when buying dates because of their many varieties (dry, semi-dry, wet) and what each variety is used for. So come with us in the coming lines to learn about the most famous varieties of dates in Egypt
- Siwi (Saeedi) Dates
It is one of the semi-dry varieties, cultivated in Egypt and its cultivation is widespread in the governorates of the New Valley, oases, Giza, Fayoum and Siwa, the size of the fruit is rather large, up to 4 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter.The fruit is characterized by a delicious taste and a pleasant aroma that distinguishes it from other varieties of dates, and the percentage of sugars in it is high, and one of the features of this variety is also that it is resistant to natural factors and easy storage, and it tolerates well the processing, washing and drying processes, and you can order it now from Azad store to reach you with high quality Premium: 750 gram net carton and500 gram net plastic
- Furry dates
One of the dry varieties, it is one of the most popular varieties to buy during the month of Ramadan due to its affordable price, and it is also an alternative to Aswan dates such as Scotty and Malakabi, the Faraihi variety is mainly grown in the Siwa Oasis in Matrouh Governorate on a small scale. It is used to make a delicious khashaf drink to start your Ramadan Iftar, available now at Azad: 750 gram net pack
- Scheduled dates
of soft, luxurious varieties. It is a date of Moroccan origin and was – before the spread of its cultivation – limited to kings and tribal sheikhs, so it was nicknamed the king of dates, and the Majdoul date is produced from a palm bearing the same name characterized by abundant yield, and it is famous for its delicious taste, high quality and size that exceeds the sizes of other types of dates, so its commercial value is high, and it occupies the first place among dates in the export market. It is grown in some farms in Giza Governorate, especially the Bahariya Oasis, the New Valley, Minya, and Luxor. Available now at Azad: Dates in the center of a plastic package, 500 grams net andJumbo size 500 grams net.
- Saqiqi dates
It is classified as a semi-dry date, grown on some farms in Giza, Minya, New Valley, Luxor, and Bahariya Oasis. It is distinguished by the fact that the same fruit has a mixture of red and yellow colors, and does not contain any percentage of white sugar, containing only fructose and dextrose. Saqi dates are one of the best dates to give as gifts or hospitality on occasions and celebrations. It is also available in our store at a very competitive price: Plastic package 500 grams net.
At Azad, you will find these types of products in high quality. You can order them now from our website and have them delivered to your doorstep..
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