Mazafati
Mazafati date palm in Bam
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Fresh Mazafati of Iran (bottom right), in Saint-Girons (Ariège, France)
Mazafati or Mozafati (Persian: مضافتی)[1] also called the Bam date, is a cultivar of the date. It is grown in southern Iran, mainly in Bam, Jiroft, Kahnuj (in Kerman province), Saravan, and Iranshahr (in Sistan-o-Baluchestan province).[2] It is a dark, soft, fleshy and sweet date of medium size (2.5 to 4.5 cm),[3][4] with a relatively high moisture content of between 32-35%; it varies depending on the time of harvest and the location of the grove. The date is suited for fresh consumption, i.e. not dried.[5] At a temperature of −5 degrees Celsius (23 °F) it can be kept for up to 2 years.[6] Mazafati Date harvesting time depends on the variety and starts in August, lasting to the end of October.[4]
Nutritional value
| Nutritional value per 100 g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,105 kJ (264 kcal) |
|
51 g | |
| Sugars | 46 g |
| Dietary fiber | 26 g |
|
5.6 g | |
|
1.61 g | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(22%) 28-60 mg |
| Iron |
(20%) 2.6 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(7%) 50 mg |
| Sodium |
(1%) 16 mg |
| |
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Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: | |
References
- ↑ Persian pronunciation: [mozɒːfæˈtʰi]
- ↑ http://www.saranuts.com/en/products/?n=3
- ↑ http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Mazafati-Rotab-Dates_101599636.html
- 1 2 http://www.datefruit.ir/mazafati-date
- ↑ Goldenberg, Nathan (1989). Thought for Food: A Study of the Development of the Food Division, Marks & Spencer : an Autobiography. Orpington: Food Trade Press. p. 73. ISBN 9780900379352.
- ↑ http://www.stanahita.com/en/dates/23-products/61-rotab-mozafati-fresh-dates
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