A field survey of «Emirates Today», which included a number of cooperative societies, major sale outlets and dates markets, showed that there are more than 34 trademarks for dates in the state markets.
Two officials in the two sale outlets told «Emirates Today» that there is an increase of 80% of the demand for dates during the holy month of Ramadan, which is the main season to raise the sales of dates producers and suppliers in local markets.
They explained that the dates were associated with the month of Ramadan and is one of the important components of the Ramadan table, given the social values, customs and traditions that generations inherited, as well as being a source of food value and health benefits.
They added that the current Ramadan is witnessing concrete offers and discounts on the products of dates at rates of up to 60%, amid strong competition between producers and suppliers, stressing that Emirati dates products are the best globally.
Field survey
In detail, a field survey carried out by «Emirates Today», and included a number of cooperative societies, major sales outlets and dates markets, showed that there are more than 34 brands of dates products in local markets.
The survey revealed a great diversity in the varieties of dates and their products, topped by: “Al -Makdul”, “Al -Khudari”, “Al -Sajaei”, “Salvation”, “Sukkari” and “Safawi”.
Product forms
Dates products came in multiple and different forms, including: paste and liquid dates, as well as products in the “molasses” form, as other products come in the form of a mole -stuck with dates, as well as dates stuffed with nuts, biscuits, chocolate, sesame, and cholesterol -free dates, as the survey showed a great diversity in size, as the market provides dates of very large size (Jumbo), medium, small, and very small.
Offers and discounts
In addition, the official in one of the major sales outlets, Hassan Rizk, said: “The current month of Ramadan is witnessing significant offers and discounts on dates and their products at rates of up to 60%, amid strong competition between producers and suppliers.” He pointed out that the month of Ramadan is the main season to increase sales of producers and suppliers of dates.
He added: “There is an increase of 80% of the demand for dates during the month of Ramadan, with a great diversity in the dates offered in the markets, especially the local dates that are one of the finest dates globally.”
For his part, the official in a large sale, Muhammad Al -Asaad, said that “the strong competition between producers and suppliers has led to the offering of large discounts on several varieties of dates, whether local or imported.”
He continued: “Divists ranged between 20 and 60%, according to the class and the origin,” agreed that the month of Ramadan is the main season of dates sales, which are one of the most important components of the Ramadan table for families.
He added: «There is a significant increase in the consumption of dates in the country up to 80% during the month of Ramadan because dates are associated with it mainly, and that it is a source of the nutritional value and health benefits, and its association with the values, customs and social traditions that generations inherited.
Food benefits
Dates are rich in copper, magnesium, selenium, and manganese, which are important vitamins and minerals to maintain bone health, prevent health conditions associated with osteoporosis, and dates also contain vitamin K and boron metal, which affects bone health and protects against Alzheimer’s disease thanks to its vitamin B.
Dates are known as one of the most important sources rich in soluble dietary fiber, therefore, it has a role in enhancing the health and work of the digestive system, preventing some intestinal disorders, intestinal and colon infections, as a result of its anti -bacterial properties, and its role in stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, as it contributes to preventing hemorrhoids and device cataracts Digestive, maintains healthy “tooth enamel” and preventing tooth decay.
Excess dates
Excessive intake of dates may lead to damage, including weight gain, due to high calories in dates, as well as kidney problems, given the high percentage of potassium.
Dates are associated with the holy month of Ramadan and is one of the important components of the families’ table.
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