Semi-dry dates have firmer flesh and a relatively lower moisture content than the “soft” variety, and have a longer shelf-life than the fresh. They`re significantly higher in calories than fresh; A specific amount of semi-dried dates contains about 284 calories, while the same amount of fresh dates contains 142 calories as well as no cholesterol in any way. Semi-dried dates are considered a high energy-density food, due to the carbohydrate content doubling when compared to fresh, also a better source of iron, fiber & calcium.
The kinds
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- Madjool
- Mabroom
- khudri
- Sukari rotab
- Sukkari
- Barhi
- Rothana