Estameran dates (Sayer)

Estameran dates (Sayer) is one of the semi-dry types of dates with long shelf life. Its level of sugar is high and it is a healthy and natural energy booster.

Did you know that the Estameran dates of Khuzestan is one of the export dates with high durability in Hanis Company?

Estameran (Sayer) dates is famous under Sayer brand. It is a semi-dry type of date that has an amber or reddish brown color and rough skin. Of the advantages of this cultivar is its one-year-shelf life in store out of refrigerator.

Hanis Agro-Industrial Products Company has succeeded in producing, packaging and exporting high quality semi-organic and fresh Estaeran (Sayer) dates to all over the world. These dates are packed in stand-up pouch, IML containers and telescope cartons. Hanis export Estameran dates have the highest rank in terms of quality and nutritional value.

Packaged export Estameran (Sayer) dates of Hanis Agro-Industry Products Company:

• 200g, 400g, and 550g Estameran dates in IML containers
• 450g Estameran dates in stand-up pouch pockets
• 500g, and 1-3-5 kg Estameran Dates in telescope cartons

The difference between Chimri, Khalal, Rutab, and Ttamar is in their color, texture and taste …….

The date fruit passes four stages until it is fully ripe. The stages of date ripening are: Chimri, Khalal, Rutab, and Ttamar. The stages of maturity of this fruit are based on the change of color, texture and taste. The difference between these steps is in terms of chemical composition and the difference in the amount of sugar and moisture in dates.

Dates contain sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose. The amount of sugars in dates varies. Also, based on their level of moisture, dates are divided into three categories of soft, semi-dry and dry.

Steps of date ripening:

Chimri: The first stage of date ripening is Chimri. Dates reach Chimri stage approximately 19 weeks after pollination. In Chimri stage dates are green in color, hard in texture, and very dull and bitter in taste; therefore, inedible. The obvious signs of this stage are high humidity and hard texture of dates.

Khalal: The second stage of date ripening is Khalal. Dates reach Khalal stage about 25 weeks after pollination. The fruit at this stage is fully ripe, yellow in color and has its maximum size. Compared to the Chimri stage, in the Khalal stage, the sugar of the fruit increases and its moisture decreases. Only a few date cultivars taste good and are edible at this stage.

Rutab: The third stage of date ripening is Rutab. 29 weeks after pollination, dates reach the Rutab stage. The stage in which the date ripens faster and its color turns brown. Compared to the previous stage, date’s humidity decreases and its sugar increases. At this stage, the fruit tastes good, its skin is brown, and it is soft in texture. Date in Rutab stage is very fresh, soft and sweet.

Tamar (Dates): The fourth stage of ripening of this fruit is Tamar. Dates reach this stage approximately 31 weeks after pollination. Tamar has a soft texture, sweet taste and brown color, and depending on its variety, it is dark or light brown. At this stage, the fruit is fully ripe with the lowest level of moisture and the highest amount of sugar.

Dates are a natural tonic and in addition to oral consumption, they are used in various industries.

Date is a healthy and natural energy booster suitable for all people, especially athletes and children. It is rich in natural sugar and can be a good substitute to various types of sugars. The fiber in it increases and maintains the body’s energy during the day.

Usage of palm tree and its fruit in various industries

The date palm is large and strong and is used in various industries. Its stalk is used in building boats, covering the roofs of rural houses, and paper and wood industries. The leaves of this tree are used in handicrafts industry and making straw fans, hats, and mats.

The sweetness and good taste of Estameran (Sayer) dates have made it popular in the food and confectionery industries. Various products such as juice, alcohol, syrup etc. can be obtained from dates. Also, date and its juice can be used in cooking different types of bread, marmalade, candy, chocolate, cakes, biscuits, etc. Hanis date juice is prepared from the freshest and highest quality dates in Iran, and its unique taste has made it very popular in the food and confectionery industries.

Very tasty and highly nutritive desserts made from dates

Ranginak, Qaisawa, date buns, date balls, etc. are very nutritious and delicious desserts made from dates. These desserts make you feel full but not heavy in the stomach and provide the body with energy for long hours.

Date ball is a very tasty and energetic snack that is suitable for everyone, especially children. Following, is the recipe for this delicious dessert that can be easily prepared and served at home. We suggest you to use the fully hygienic packaged semi-organic Hanis Estameran (sayer)  dates to prepare this dessert. The quality and freshness of Hanis dates is fully affective and makes your dessert taste good. Try it once, and you will always have it in your shopping cart from then on.

Ingredients for 8 people:

• 500 g dates
• 1 pack + a few extra Petibor biscuits
• 30 g Butter
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• The required amount of cinnamon powder, cardamom and ginger
• The desired amount of bain-marie chocolate
• The required amount of raw sunflower seeds
• The desired amount of sesame
• The desired amount of coconut powder

Direction:

• First, deseed the dates. (we offer you the Hanis pitted dates for the ease of preparation)
• Put butter and dates in a pan and heat them till the butter melts.
• Add cinnamon powder, cardamom and ginger. Watch out not to burn the dates by high heat.
• Then pour the them into a food processor or meat grinder and you will have completely soft and smooth mixture.
• Add chopped biscuits and powdered walnuts.
• Form the resulting mixture into balls and roll them in sesame, coconut powder and raw sunflower seeds.

Finally, pour the bain-marie chocolate on them. It’s ready to serve.