The Dates exported from South Africa include several premium varieties, each with its own unique characteristics and uses. These high-quality dates are exported worldwide, meeting international standards for health and safety. Here are the key varieties of Dates included in the export from South Africa:
1. Medjool Known as the "Queen of Dates," Medjool dates are large, fleshy, and have a bright yellow color. These dates are primarily used in smoothies, shakes, and various sweet dishes. Although they are not suitable for raw consumption, they are prized for their rich taste and texture.
2. Hallawi Hallawi dates can be consumed both raw and dried (as chuhara). These dates are early fruiting, tolerant to rain, and produce high yields (around 50-80 kg per tree). Known for their sweet flavor, Hallawi dates are versatile and popular in many dishes.
3. Zahidi A mid-season variety, Zahidi dates are semi-dry and small in size. They have a distinct texture, making them highly suitable for processing into pind khajoor. Due to their texture and size, they are not ideal for raw consumption but are widely used in various processed forms.
4. Khadrawi Slightly less sweet than Medjool, Khadrawi dates are soft and silky with a golden-red flesh. These dates are available in the fall and early winter. They are highly favored for their smooth texture and consistency, making them a top choice for consumers seeking soft, moist dates. Khadrawi is a high-yielding cultivar with smaller trees.
5. Barhee Barhee dates are small, spherical, and sweet, with a smooth, crunchy texture and a golden-yellow color. They are high in flesh content and are suitable for raw consumption. This variety is also highly productive, yielding 60-110 kg per tree.
6. Hayany These dates are soft, oblong, and dark brown, with a rich, sweet flavor. Hayany dates are typically used in desserts and dishes, but they are also excellent for raw consumption. The average yield per palm is around 30-40 kg.
7. Deglet Deglet dates are medium-sized with a semi-dry texture and a crunchy bite. They are available in late summer and fall and range in color from yellow to amber. These dates are less sweet than Medjool and have a large seed. The semi-dry texture and crunchiness make them ideal for processing and snacking.
8. Kimia Known for their meaty texture and smooth skin, Kimia dates are brown-black and widely regarded as one of the most delicious varieties. They are suitable for both raw and dry consumption and are often used in desserts. Kimia dates are perfect for table use and are known for their rich taste and texture.
The almond nut export from South Africa includes a variety of high-quality almonds, each catering to specific market preferences in both domestic and international trade. Here's a closer look at the major almond varieties from South Africa:
1. Nonpareil This is one of the most popular and premium almond varieties, known for its thin outer shell and smooth, blemish-free nuts. Its attractive appearance and light color make it ideal for both direct consumption and processing, especially in products requiring a smooth, high-quality nut.
2. Carmel A soft-shell variety, the Carmel almonds are often used for blanching and roasting. Though it's technically a California type, it's popular enough to be distinguished on its own. It's often substituted for Nonpareil due to its similar characteristics, but with a slightly different texture and flavor profile.
3. Butte This variety has a semi-hard shell and is known for its small, plump nuts with a wrinkled surface. Butte almonds are commonly used in various products and are popular for their distinct appearance and medium to small size. They have a slightly different texture than other varieties, making them suitable for export to diverse markets.
4. Peerless Peerless is another California type almond with a hard shell and a smooth surface. These almonds are medium-sized with a wide shape and have a fairly wrinkled surface. While similar to other California types, Peerless stands out for its sturdy shell and reliable consistency, making it a solid export option.
5. Sonora Known for its paper-thin shell and dark brown color, the Sonora variety is large in size and narrow. It has a rough surface, which makes it distinctive from other varieties. This variety is particularly popular for its larger nut size, making it suitable for snacks, baking, and other food products.
PRODUCT NAME: DRY DATES
ORIGIN: EGYPT
APPLICATION: FOOD GRADE DATES FOR RAMADAN FASTING.
THE EGYPTIAN DATES DID NOT HAVE MORE SUGURE WITH A SHELF LIFE 1 YEAR.
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South almonds, almonds in China called almonds. South almonds are also called sweet almonds, slightly sweet, which is also a way to distinguish between almond and northern almonds. First divided north and south almonds have so few say.
North almond
Naturally is the northern production of almonds, and also called bitter almonds.
Main features -
1, bitter, must be soaked in water for 3 days to remove bitterness.
2, bitter almonds in the bitter taste of the process of almonds will be a lot of loss, so no almond fragrance.
3, bitter almonds have micro-toxicity (brewing when the need for high temperature hot water brewing, to poison).
4, therapeutic effect and sweet almond the same.
5, almond oil content of about 49%, ground into powder after the powder is relatively wet.
6, due to bitter taste, not many people eat, so bitter almond raw material prices are relatively low.
PRODUCT NAME: Date Fruit / Date palm
Binomial name: Phoenix dactylifera L.
HS CODE: 08041000
Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as the date palm,
Date palms reach up to 30 metres (100 feet) in height, growing singly or forming a clump with several stems from a single root system. Slow-growing, they can reach over 100 years of age when maintained properly.
Date fruits (dates) are oval-cylindrical, 3 to 7 centimetres (1 to 3 inches) long, and about 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter, with colour ranging from dark brown to bright red or yellow, depending on variety. Containing 61â??68 % sugar by mass when dried, dates are very sweet and are enjoyed as desserts on their own or within confections.
There is archaeological evidence of date cultivation in Arabia from the 6th millennium BCE. The total annual world production of dates is 8.5 million metric tons (9.4Ã??106 short tons), The countries of the Middle East and North Africa being the largest producers and consumers.
Dates are "emblematic of oasis agriculture and highly symbolic in Muslim, Christian, and Jewish religions".
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