10 Types Of Dates Commonly Consumed For Iftar Menu

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JAKARTA - Not only suppressing the desire to eat and drink, the month of Ramadan for Muslims is also synonymous with sweet foods served as a menu for breaking the fast. One of the most distinctive is the date palm.

Having a sweet taste, this brown fruit also has benefits as a sugar substitute that can prevent the risk of diabetes. Did you know, in the world there are more than 200 types of dates with different shapes and tastes. However, all types have the same properties. Then, what are the types and differences of each date? VOI, launched Herworld, Sunday, April 3, following the types of dates that are most commonly known and consumed by many people as a snack to break their fast.

Dayri Dates

What makes Dayri dates different is that they have a soft texture and a sweet aroma. With its slightly oval shape with brownish red skin, it is one of the current favorite dates. When the fruit is ripe, the skin color changes from yellow to black when stored.

Rabbi Dates

This date is one of the oldest and tastiest dates, which is identical to the reddish-brown skin color with soft and sweet flesh. You can eat these dates directly as a snack or use them as a sweetener for puddings, breads, cakes, and others.

Thory Dates

These dates are known as dry dates with a sweet spicy taste. Identical to its slightly oval shape and golden brown color, Thoory dates are perfect for baking!

Halawy Dates

True to its name, namely Halawy which means "sweet", these dates contain a caramel-honey-like taste that is suitable to be eaten as an iftar menu. Halawy tends to be smaller in shape with a light golden brown skin.

Deglet Dates - Noor

Deglet – Noor or what is known as the “bright date” because the center of the fruit is bright when exposed to sunlight. These slightly large dates have a brownish yellow color with a sweet taste and dry texture.

Zahidi Dates

These medium-sized dates have a very sweet taste with a shiny and soft skin. Zahidi dates are good for consumption to prevent

diseases such as indigestion, while improving memory and vision. very suitable for cooking and baking because it contains natural syrup.

Mazafati Dates

Dates that are soft in appearance with an attractive red-brown color have a taste like chocolate and caramel. Not only does it taste delicious, but Mazafati dates are also rich in vitamins and fiber that can be consumed directly.

Sayer Dates

These semi-dried dates have a soft texture and sweet taste, perfect as a snack that you can eat right away.

Barhi Dates

Barhi dates are the smallest type of dates with a fresh, syrupy taste that is suitable for use in desserts and paired with other fruits. Barhi dates tend to be yellow-brown in color.

Medjool Dates

Medjool or Medjul dates are one of the most popular types of dates. The soft and slightly fibrous texture makes these dates suitable for eating straight.