A Description of Dates in North Africa
It is true that Iran, along with the countries around the Tigris river, are native producers of dates, but today, for some reasons, Iran and other Arab countries are not the only producers of dates.
In this article, we want to talk about one of these countries that has become the largest producer of dates in the world nowadays; Tunisia.
In about 10 to 12 years, Tunisia has been able to become the seventh largest exporter of dates in terms of productivity, but in terms of statistics Tunisia has maintained the first to third place every year.
It is true that Iran, along with the countries around the Tigris river, are native producers of dates, but today, for some reasons, Iran and other Arab countries are not the only producers of dates.
In this article, we want to talk about one of these countries that has become the largest producer of dates in the world nowadays; Tunisia.
In about 10 to 12 years, Tunisia has been able to become the seventh largest exporter of dates in terms of productivity, but in terms of statistics Tunisia has maintained the first to third place every year.
A few tips about Deglet Noor dates:
Deglet Noor dates are drier and have less sugar compared to Mazafati dates that are being produced in Iran. Note that the low sugar and dryness is related to the type of this crop and is not related to cultivation and environmental conditions.
Deglat Noor, along with Mazafati dates that are produced in Iran, is one of the dates that is commercialized and mainly exported to all over the world. Deglet Noor dates are very popular among the Arabs themselves.
If we put Arab markets aside, whose native products are Deglet Noor dates, the largest market for Deglat Noor dates are European countries, especially Western European countries (mainly France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Greece and Denmark).
According to traders who are active in exporting Deglet Noor dates, the reason for the high export of this type of date to European markets is the migration of Arabs to these areas
The chemical composition of dates and the benefits of Deglet Noor dates:
Let’s talk more about Deglet Noor dates; this type of date is often known as a fruit rich in dietary fiber that prevents the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine.
In addition to that, the fiber in Deglet noor dates can be a natural laxative. Therefore, daily consumption of Deglet noor protects the mucous membrane of the colon against the harmful effects of the carcinogenic chemicals to which they attach.
Deglet Noor also contains moderate sources of vitamin A (containing 149 international units per 100 grams), which is known for its antioxidant properties and is essential for enhancing visual acuity.
Consumption of Deglet noor dates is essential to maintain the skin health and mucous membranes. In fact, Deglet noor dates are naturally rich in vitamin A, which helps to prevent lung cancer.
Deglet noor dates are an excellent source of Iron (0.90 mg per 100 g of fruit, about 11% of RDI). In this regard, iron, a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, determines the ability of blood to carry oxygen.
For the wonderful Tunisian sun, Deglet Noor contains excellent sources of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cellular and body fluids that helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
Deglet noor is also rich in minerals such as calcium, manganese, copper and magnesium. In fact, calcium is an important mineral, an essential component of bones and teeth, is essential for muscle contraction, blood clotting, and conduction of nerve impulses.
Manganese, on the other hand, is used by the body as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Copper is needed to make red blood cells and magnesium is needed for bone growth.
On the other hand, Deglet noor contains significant amounts of pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), niacin, pantothenic acid and riboflavin. These vitamins help the body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
All kind of Deglet noor dates:
Deglet Noor dates are grown in different regions of Tunisia from north to south in different types such as: Alig, Khouet Alig, Rochdi, Kenta, Bisr, Kentichi.
Conclusion
The head of the National Date Association of Iran stated: Tunisia is ranked seventh in the world in terms of date production, but is ranked first in the world in terms of productivity value, which in this regard can be a good model for our country.
Rashid Farokhi further pointed out:
In fact, the Tunisian government provided unwavering support to producers and traders for 10 to 12 years, Even when they did not have significant production, the officials of this country started the marketing process, especially as an exhibition to sell the dates produced by their farmers, who, by gaining experience from these exhibitions, were able to produce dates that are almost the first in the world.
For this reason, it can be said with certainty that the government of this African country had a heavy budget for this product for 12 years.
He added: “Our country must first have appropriate programs and decisions for economic development for everything (not just the issue of dates), so that in the country’s export affairs we must eliminate the laws and prohibitions that occur overnight;
Because it has always caused a lot of losses to farmers and producers across the country, the government almost overnight imposed bans on the export of dates and pistachios, which caused a lot of losses at that time, and we lost many target markets at once.
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