Zahidi Dates 🏝

Hadley Zahidi Dates Review

"The Zahidi date palm was first introduced to the United States in 1902 in California’s arid dessert-like climate. Dates are among some of the oldest cultivated crops are thought to have a history that goes back to 4,000 B.C. A native of present day Iraq, the domestically grown Zahidi date palm is a rare treat usually only found at farmers’ markets or the occasional specialty grocer. Zahidi dates are available in the fall and winter months.

Zahidi dates are medium sized and distinctively oval in shape. They have pale brown skin and a thick, golden inner flesh that surrounds a single seed. When compared to the Medjool which is often regarded as the standard in the date world, they have a considerably lower sugar content.

Chewy, and semi-dry in texture, the Zahidi date has a mildly sweet, nutty and buttery flavor with a subtle tang reminiscent of dried apricots.It is sometimes known as the “butter date” for both its light flavor and pale tan color.

Zahidi dates are highly nutritious and a rich source of dietary fiber. They contain iron, potassium, B-vitamins, flavonoids, antioxidants and almost all twenty amino acids.The firm chewy texture of the Zahidi make it a perfect baking date for recipes that call for date pieces. As a semi-soft variety, it maintains its structural integrity it cookies, cakes and breads.

Its subtle sweetness lends it to both sweet and savory applications, or simply on its own as a raw snack. Complimentary flavors include, chocolate, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cream, plant-based butter, coconut, orange, ginger, rosemary, dark rum, brandy, nuts, fresh rae vegan cheeses, mock meats, and veggie bacon." - Specialty Produce

Seriously, you guys, this is the most buttery tasting date I have ever had the pleasure of trying! I grew up eating and snacking on dates every day as my mother always chopped up a bunch of them and put them in our salads for dinner. She also baked quite extensively with them. Everything from rum cake, to rum balls, to her super boozy fruit cake. Dates are a fruit that I love very much and I get do excited trying new ones. Did you know there are MORE than 200 varieties?! 😊

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