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What is the date fruit in Iran?
Which country is famous for date palms?
What is Khasoei date, and where to buy it or other Iran dates?
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This page has valuable information about Iran Khasoei date fruit, one of the popular dates in Iran and other international markets.
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What Are Khasouei Dates?
“Khasouei,” “Khase,” “Khasi,” “Khasoei,” or “Alouei” is a highly valued Iran date fruit cultivated in the Bushehr Province and other parts of Iran.
It is known by various names, but the most known name for this date variety in foreign markets is “Khasoei.”
Khasoei date looks like plums! So Iranian people also know it as Alouei (plums meaning in Iran language).
This date is primarily found in the foothills and grows on the slopes of the mountains. The Jam City produces the most khasoei dates in Bushehr province and is known as the hub of Khasi dates.
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The list of famous cities producing Khasoei date fruit:
- Jam (Bushehr Province)
- Asaluyeh (Bushehr Province)
- Kangan (Bushehr Province)
- Firuz Abad (Fars Province)
- Qir-o-kazaron (Fars Province)
- Farashband (Fars Province)
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Khasoei dates are exported to many countries worldwide (especially those surrounding the Persian Gulf). It is viral among the people of the Jam City of Bushehr and Iran’s Southern regions. European countries have become importers of this Iranian date in recent years.
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Iran cultivates various date varieties. Around 400 types of date fruits are produced in Iran.
Some famous Iran dates are black Mazafati, luxury Piarom, dried Zahidi, shiny Kabkab, chromatic Rabbi, etc.
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What Makes Khasoei Date Different from Other Date Varieties?
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Small Size
Khasoei date is the smallest date fruit worldwide!
Usually, three Kahsi dates are considered as one unit of other dates!
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Full of Syrup
If you keep them in a container for several hours, they will be immersed in their juice!
It is worth mentioning that Khasoei date juice is used to produce date syrup. The high amount of syrup caused this date fruit to become a worthy option for date juice producers.
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Very Sweet
Khasoei is sweeter than many other dates.
It is one of the sweetest dates that does not bother the throat.
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Khasoei Date Review
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| Scientific Name | Phoenix Dactylifera |
| All Names | Khasoei (the most famous name) Khasouei Khase Khasi Alouei |
| Origin | Bushehr, Iran |
| Categories | Fresh Semi-fresh |
| Moisture | 15% to 25% |
| Shape | Round |
| Color | Dark yellow – light brown |
| Taste | Sweet Succulent It tastes like Iran’s Piarom date |
| Skin | Thin Wrinkled Slightly glossy |
| Flesh | Soft Full of juice |
| Core | One Core Oval Small Hard |
| Size | The smallest date variety worldwide |
| Length | 3 to 4 centimeters |
| Harvest Time | Late June to late August |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
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How Is Khase Date Sold?
Khase is sold in all three stages of ripeness:
- Khark: Khark dates are the earliest stage of ripeness.
- Rutab: Rutab dates are the intermediate stage of ripeness.
- Date: Date or Tamr are told to fully ripe dates.
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How Do Iranian People Consume khasi Dates?
With daily black tea in Iran, Khasoei date is consumed instead of sugar cubes.
As mentioned, Khasoei is full of date juice used in confectioneries to produce date syrup.
It is a natural sweetener for cakes, sweets, and biscuits and even for preparing many traditional and non-traditional Iranian foods.
As it is small and full of juice, it is not an appropriate option for being filled with nuts. Other Iranian dates, like Mazafati and Piarom, are better for producing this delicious snack.
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Khasoei Date vs. Lulu Date
Khasoei date is small, the same as the Lulu date fruit. Because of that, some people confuse them. It is hard to distinguish them for the people who are not very familiar with Iran date varieties.
However, the Khasoei date is smaller than the Lulu date fruit.
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Khasoei date is the smallest date fruit among all date varieties of Iran and other countries!
As you can see in the pictures above, the color of Khasoei is brown, while the Lulu date is black.
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Khasoei Dates Price
Khasoei date price varies according to various criteria.
Factors such as date quality and packaging effectively determine the price of Khase dates.
The quality and grade of Khasoei dates play a crucial role in determining their price. Dates that meet higher quality standards command a higher price than lower-grade or damaged dates.
Like any commodity, the Khasoei date price is influenced by the balance between supply and demand. High demand and limited supply can drive prices up, while oversupply can lead to lower prices.
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Khasi Dates Benefits
Khasoei dates offer a wide range of health benefits:
- Balances stomach acidity
- Boosts energy levels
- Avoids anemia
- Supports heart health
- Acts as an antioxidant
- Enhances memory
- Lowers blood pressure
- Promotes good oral hygiene
- Enhances skin and hair
- Improves bone health
- Supports a healthy pregnancy
- Boosts brain health
- Reduces inflammation
- Enhances sexual health
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Khasoei Date Calories
Khasoei dates calories are relatively high.
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- The calorie of one Khasoei date is around 22
- The calorie of 100 gram Khasoei dates is 270
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This high calorie makes Khasoei a perfect snack for athletics. By consuming Khasouei date, they can save the body from weakness.
Those who feel weak in their body can compensate the body sugar by consuming it.
Khase sugar is mostly fructose, easily consumed in the body’s metabolism. It has made the negative effect of this date sugar on diabetic people much less.
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Amoot: Pioneering Iran Khasoei Dates in Europe!
Amoot Iranian Trading Company is a famous Iranian dates exporter to various Arabic and European countries. Amoot has played a significant role in introducing the Khasoei dates in European countries.
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Amoot Khasoei dates are the product of famous large date palm groves in Southern regions of Iran, graded by machine and double sorted by humans to supply high-quality and clean Khase dates, all in one size and shape.
They are kept in ref-warehouses, equipped with advanced machines and facilities, and exported to any destination in 20ft and 40ft ref-containers.
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We can package Khasoei dates in various small or mother boxes, including 250g, 450, and 750g small boxes, or 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, and 10kg cartons. Cartons can be labeled according to the client’s request and approval. Plastic or metal containers are available for Khasoei buyers.
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Having long-term relationships with Iran date producers and farmers has helped us to supply and export the highest-quality dates at the best possible prices.
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If the date quality and price are important to you, we recommend you to message Amoot salespersons to get the details and prices of Khasoei or other Iran dates. As a famous and experienced Iran date supplier, we endeavor to export the best date qualities.