Kabkab date is one of the most special dates, which is recommended for providing energy to the body, especially during the day, for hard physical and mental activities, or for athletes. This date is an excellent food for quenching thirst and is a great source of iron and minerals useful for the body.
In general, the following properties can be listed for Kabkab dates:
- Has a lot of energy and supplies the body’s lost strength
- Having plenty of magnesium and suitable for weight loss
- Having plenty of iron and suitable for people with anemia and cardiovascular problems
- High in calcium and suitable for ossification and bone structure
- Has a lot of antioxidants and a very good factor to prevent cancer
- Contains fiber suitable for people with digestive problems and constipation.
- Kabakab dates are recommended for people with seasonal allergies due to their anti-allergic properties.
- Vitamin C in this date is very suitable for people who have a cold.
- This date is rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2, etc., which are useful for body health and eyesight.
- High nutritional value to supply the body’s physical strength and eliminate weakness and lethargy
- Excellent food ingredient as a sedative due to its high magnesium content
- Laxative properties for people with severe constipation
- In traditional medicine, it is recommended to consume kabkab dates with fenugreek to eliminate bladder stones, and it is better to consume it infused.
Dates are rich in folic acid and iron, making them a great supplement for people with anemia.
Kabkab dates are one of the most valuable dates in Iran both in terms of food and economy. This date can be stored easily because it is semi-dry. However, it is recommended to reduce its storage time in warehouses, especially if it does not meet the necessary conditions.
In general, it is recommended to store Kabkab dates in cold rooms or warehouses where the air is cooler than -5 because it has a high potential to attract insects. In addition, the low temperature makes it easy to store dates for a much longer period of time. Dates produced mainly in Bushehr, Khuzestan and Fars provinces should be immediately packed and sold to customers after harvesting, and if storage is required, sterilized and hygienic warehouses should be used for their storage, as explained. It is better for the temperature of these warehouses to be less than -5.
The main point in keeping dates is to maintain its natural moisture. In such a way that the date should not lose its moisture or get too much moisture. Some dates, such as Zahedi dates, are classified as dry dates, but even so, they have very little moisture.
Dates This valuable and nutritious fruit is a good substitute for industrial sugar because of its benefits. But unfortunately, if it is improperly maintained, it will quickly deteriorate and lose its quality. Since the consumption of dates in our country is higher than the average world consumption, it is necessary to know how to properly store dates at home.
The main point in keeping dates is to maintain its natural moisture. In such a way that the date should not lose its moisture or get too much moisture. Some dates, such as Zahedi dates, are classified as dry dates, but even so, they have very little moisture.
Store dates at room temperature
Dry and semi-dry dates, such as Zahedi dates and late dates, which have little moisture, have higher shelf life. They can be easily stored in a suitable container away from sunlight at room temperature.
Storing dates in the refrigerator
Unlike dry and semi-dry dates, fresh and softer dates such as Roatb Mazafati can be stored in a suitable container in the refrigerator. The maximum time we have to consume these dates is one week.
Storing dates in the freezer
The best place to store dates after harvesting is industrial cold storage. If you plan to store dates for a long time, you can keep them in the freezer for about a year at home. Of course, dates should be stored in a well-ventilated zippered bag or a container with a door in the bottom of the freezer, and whenever you want, just take it out of the freezer about 3 hours before consumption. You will see that the dates are completely fresh and of good quality.
Cocoa date dessert
ingredients
Dates without seeds 1 kg
1 cup plain biscuit
1/3 cup almond or pistachio powder
1/4 cup of cocoa powder
Dark chocolate 100 grams
Half a pint of rose water
A tablespoon of ground cardamom
How to make cocoa date dessert
- Remove the date core and cut the skin as much as possible.
- Place the pitted dates on heat for 3-5 minutes until they soften, pour the softened dates into a large container, start kneading until the dates are completely separated.
- Add a third of the powdered biscuits, then rose water, cardamom and cocoa powder to the dates and mix the ingredients together.
- Prepare the serving dish and pour the rest of the crushed biscuits into the dish. Pour the date mixture on it and press. Place the cocoa date dessert in the refrigerator for three to four hours until it is completely formed. You can use almond flakes to decorate.
- This combination can also be used in the form of date balls.
Teaching how to prepare some very delicious desserts with dates
Date roll and halva
ingredients
Dates 750 grams
2 cups of flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
Ginger powder 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon
Cardamom powder 1 teaspoon
Solid oil as needed
Butter 2 tablespoons
2 freezer bags
How to prepare dates and halva rolls
- First, remove the core of the dates and grab the dates using gloves and add two spoons of melted butter to make a smooth and uniform mixture. Open the freezer bag and pour the dates on it and spread it with your hands (regularly grease your palms so that the ingredients do not stick to your hands).
- Put the flour in the pot and put it on gas until it changes color. Add the oil little by little until the mixture is like thick condensed milk. After the flour cools down, spread it on the dates.
- Pour the chopped walnuts on the spread flour and oil mixture and cover with another freezer bag. With a rolling pin or your hand, press the walnuts lightly so that they sink into the ingredients.
- Remove the second freezer bag and sprinkle cardamom, cinnamon powder and ginger over the items.
- Finally, with the help of a freezer bag, slowly and carefully roll the ingredients and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. After the roll hardens, it is ready to be cut.
Date pudding
ingredients
Date chips 1 cup
baking soda 1 teaspoon
Softened butter 1/3 cup
Brown sugar 3/4 cups
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
1 and 1/4 cups of self-rising flour
2 eggs
For the caramel sauce
Cream 200 ml
Brown sugar 1/2 cup
Butter 1/4 cup
Cream and hazelnuts for serving (optional)
How to make date pudding
- Turn on the oven at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius to heat it up. Prepare some hot water in advance. Now put the date chips together with baking soda and 3/4 cups of hot water into a small saucepan or boiling milk and put it on the flame for a few minutes until it gets warm. Then remove from the flame.
- Put the softened butter in a bowl. Add sugar and vanilla and beat well with an electric mixer. Start adding self-rising flour spoon by spoon and after each spoon break one of the eggs into the mixture and mix well. After that, add the date mixture and stir just until the ingredients are mixed together. Then, add the rest of the flour and stir the mixture with a whisk.
- Grease the molds of your desired pudding with a little melted butter and divide the mixture into the molds. Bake the pudding in the oven for about 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the puddings cool for 5 minutes, then remove them from the mold.
- To prepare the caramel sauce, pour the butter into the boiling milk and put it on a gentle flame until it melts. Then add sugar and cream and stir until they are mixed together and your sauce is uniform.
- For the first serving, put the puddings back on the plate. If you have trouble removing the pudding from the mold, use a knife. Pour the caramel sauce over the date pudding.
- Then decorate it with cream and chopped hazelnuts.
Tip: To prepare date pudding, you can use single ceramic molds or different types of silicone molds. After preparing date pudding, you can decorate it with caramel sauce, cream and hazelnuts and treat your guests with it.
Prevent kidney stones and liver damage
Date kernel tea is very helpful in treating kidney stones and bladder diseases. Date kernels contain several medicinal compounds that are used to treat kidney and bladder disorders, inflammation and infectious diseases. Date kernel tea has crushing properties and helps to treat this problem by breaking and crushing stones. Coffee dates are full of proanthocyanidins that help protect the liver and kidneys from any damage.
May heal wounds
One of the important benefits of date kernel powder is its healing properties. Date kernels can treat common or septic wounds. Burn the date seeds and after they cool down, crush them near the wound. By burning the date kernel and placing it on the injured area, your wound will heal.
May treat diarrhea
This tea may be very useful for treating digestive problems, such as diarrhea. Date coffee has a strong antiseptic effect and destroys bacteria that enter the digestive system.
Dates are very rich in carbohydrates, sugar, minerals and potassium. For this reason, it is very valuable among bodybuilders. Humans need 9 milligrams of iron every day, which is 3 to 5 milligrams per 100 grams of dates. By eating a few dates a day, the iron needed by the body is supplied. Iron restores and builds red blood cells; Eating dates is a cure for anemia.
Properties of dates in bodybuilding
Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals. It is also known as a good source of energy, sugar, and fiber. Next, we are going to discuss the properties of dates in bodybuilding.
Useful carbohydrates
Carbohydrates constitute the body’s main fuel; Just as a car cannot run without fuel, the human body cannot run without carbohydrates. One date has about 66 calories and 15 grams of sugar. And this means that a date is full of energy. Due to the low glycemic index of this food, it is recommended for bodybuilders to eat it. It is recommended to eat 2 to 4 dates about 30 minutes before training. If the intensity of your training is low, you can eat 4 dates about 90 minutes before training.
Prevents muscle cramps
Other minerals found in dates include potassium. When doing sports, the amount of potassium in the body usually decreases. Lack of potassium in the body causes muscle fatigue and weakness, and due to the presence of potassium in dates, bodybuilders are advised to eat a few of them before training. It is interesting to note that the amount of potassium in one date is more than the amount of this mineral in energy drinks.
Increase the speed of recovery
The properties of dates in bodybuilding do not only lead to providing energy to athletes! Muscles become very sensitive to insulin after training, and the amount of glycogen storage reaches the maximum possible amount in the body; For this reason, in addition to providing lost energy, eating dates increases the recovery speed of the body after hard bodybuilding exercises.
A natural sweet
Dates are a natural sweetener that can be used in smoothies, banana milk, and other types of oatmeal without adding extra calories to your body. Preparing banana milk with a few dates gives you a lot of energy, which can help you lose weight a lot, so don’t forget the dates.
Simple snack
If you are looking for a simple and cheap snack, make sure to prioritize dates. Before you go to the gym or on the way to the gym, just drink a few dates. Dates not only provide energy to your body, they also contain complex sugars and do not let you get hungry quickly