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  Date - Benefits and Uses of Date
Early Spanish missionaries introduced the date tree to the Western World, and some of the original palms or their offshoots are still found in parts of California and Mexico, where the missions were first established.
Dates are classified as soft, semidry, or dry, depending upon the softness of the ripe fruit.
The fruit is medium to rather large; ovateoblong; coral red, ripening to amber, and curing to a deeper brown.
www.health-care-clinic.org /fruits/date.html   (798 words)

  
  Date
Dates are native to the Persian Gulf area of the middle east, where they have been cultivated for at least 6000 years, longer than many other fruit crops.
Date palms were one of the few crop plants that could survive desert conditions, and became a reliable source of food in an otherwise inhospitable climate.
Date syrup is used as a sweetener; fruit are pressed, and the juice is concentrated and filtered.
www.uga.edu /fruit/date.html   (1537 words)

  
 Date Palm Fruits
However, the date industry in the Arab world is not yet fully developed and concerted efforts are still needed to fully utilize the tremendous potential of date substances as ingredients in processed foods for export and the local market.
In addition, dates contain seven vitamins and eleven minerals whose importance as a dietary supplement was appreciated by the desert people who, for thousands of years, ate dates with goat or camel milk as a complete sustenance.
Dates contain a layer of tannin a little below the skin of the drupe which is associated with the sensation of astringency.
www.nizwa.net /agr/dates/datefruit/datefruit.html   (1998 words)

  
 Date Palm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a leading date in Algeria, the USA, and Tunisia, and in the latter country it is grown in inland oases and is the chief export cultivar.
Dry or soft dates are eaten out-of-hand, or may be seeded and stuffed with fillings such as almonds, candied orange and lemon peel, and marzipan.
Date seeds are also ground and used in the manner of coffee beans, or as an additive to coffee.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Date_(fruit)   (1785 words)

  
 Date palm products. Introduction.
The often referred to statement that the date palm likes its "feet in Heaven and its head in Hell", alluding to the fact that the date palm requires an abundant water supply and high temperatures, is indicative of the basic growth requirements of the palm.
The date palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) is a monocotyledon of the family of the Palmae, one of the genera of which are the Coryphoideae, of which one species is Phoenix Dactylifera.
For fruit setting, fertilisation of the female flowers by male pollen is required, which in date palm cultivation is not left to the wind or insects but is done traditionally by man by inserting a piece of a spikelet of male flower at the moment of the opening of the female flowers.
www.fao.org /docrep/t0681E/t0681e02.htm   (5537 words)

  
 Iran Dried Fruit Date Export
This color is the result of the interaction of the proteins with the reducing sugars of the dates and is enhanced by the high temperture of the environment in which the dates mature.
Date syrup can be used instead of honey on bread or toast, instead of maple syrup on pancakes, as an ice cream topping, or for sweetening of coffe and tea.
Dates are divine fruit because they are mentioned in the KORAN and Jews believe that the date is one of the seven holy fruits in the world.
www.irandriedfruit.com /iran-date.php   (1272 words)

  
 Iranian exporter of raisins,dates fruit,date fruit and pistachio in Iran, Products
Dates play an important role in the diet and treatment of obesity and are the most important source of energy and food in date producing areas.
Due to climatic restrictions and the tropical nature of the date palm, dates are produced in 14 provinces of Iran together with Ghasre Shirin and Soumar in Kermanshah province, Tabas in the southern Khorassan province, Khor and Biabanak in Isfahan province, Taroud in Semnan province and extending from central to southern Iran.
The The Iranian Sayer Dates is available in grades GAQ, FAQ and industrial as whole date, in pitted or non-pitted forms, and are also available as chopped date, that are either non-coated or they may be rolled in dextrose or rice flour.
www.sahravi.com /products_dates-raisin-pistachio.htm   (1512 words)

  
 Natural History of the Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera
The same colour was noted on the fruit of the date, hence the Date Palm genus became Phoenix and the specific name dactylifera came from the shape of the fruit, ‘dactylos’ being the ancient Greek word for ‘finger’.
The fruit is the jewel in the crown and provided a major source of food for desert dwellers, mariners, armies, nomads and caravan travellers and for domestic animals for at least 7000 years.
Dried Dates are one of the few food sources which is self preserving (because of its high sugar content), is light to carry, especially in view of the small quantity needed for daily consumption, and is pleasant to eat.
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 Egypt: Egypt: Recipe of the Week: Date Fruit Cup
This is the season of Ramadan and one of the traditional foodstuffs of this holiday are dates.
The date market in Cairo is full to overflowing with a variety of dates in all shapes and sizes during this festive season.
Date palm paintings can be found in the tombs of the Pharaohs, indicating that this stately tree and sweet fruit has been cultivated in Egypt since the time of hieroglyphs.
www.touregypt.net /recipes/recipeweek11192001.htm   (212 words)

  
 Royal Horticultural Society - Publications: Plant Bulletins
The trial also showed the wide range of fruit sizes and shapes, the variation in the thickness of the flesh, and the beautiful colours, from unripe green, to red, purple, yellow and orange.
The sweet-tasting, non-pungent (mild) fruit are used in their immature green state or when ripe, for salads, cooking and stuffing.
The trial was judged in August and September by the Vegetable Trials Sub-committee, which considered yield, harvest date, fruit size, shape, and colour (ripe and unripe) and thickness of flesh.
www.rhs.org.uk /thegarden/pubs/garden_98-00/pubs_journals_garden_0399_peppers.asp   (726 words)

  
 fruit - French-English Dictionary WordReference.com
Many plants produce fruit after they are pollinated.
That child is the fruit of her extra-marital affair.
Après des années de travail, on a commencé à voir le fruit de ses efforts.
www.wordreference.com /enfr/fruit   (113 words)

  
 What is a Date Fruit?
The date fruit grows in heavy clusters suspended under the leaves, and they are yellow in the early ripening stage, or kimri, the Arabic word for unripe.
When the date fruit is allowed to sun dry on the tree, it is considered to be in the final tamr stage of ripening.
Dates and mascarpone, along with dates and marzipan, are two popular stuffed date fruit desserts.
www.wisegeek.com /what-is-a-date-fruit.htm   (517 words)

  
 Imperial Date Gardens History Con't
Date palms are dioecious, the male flowers that produce the pollen, and the female flowers that produce fruit are borne on separate trees.
To ensure their large size, the Medjool date is thinned once more at a slightly more matured stage; leaving only about 10% of the original fruit for harvest.
In July and August, when the bunches are heavy with fruit, they are tied firmly to a supporting frond, preventing the fruit stalk from breaking under the strain.
www.nvo.com /imperialdate/imperialdategardenshistorycont   (459 words)

  
 Date - Fruit
Dates are the fruit of the date palm.
They are dark reddish brown, oval, and about 1 1/2 inches long.
Date skin is wrinkled and coated with a sticky, waxy film.
www.hort.purdue.edu /ext/senior/fruits/date1.htm   (31 words)

  
 This month in the fields at Brown Date Garden of Southern CA
Normally, we remove every other date (each date is now the size of a large pea) in order to produce a greater size date; the thinning process gives each date more sun and room to grow, and increases air circulation for the fruit.
Medjool date trees — We are still wrapping bags around each date bunch in order to keep off the rain, and also to deter birds, sunshine, and insects from ruining the soft mature dates.
Deglet Noor dates are hardy and not as susceptible to being crushed.
www.browndategarden.com /index_month.htm   (2015 words)

  
 Skytopia Fruit Emporium: exotic fruit pictures & rankings
Our fruit baskets are delivered nationwide and include a seasonal assortment of fresh fruit favorites that are individually selected and sure to be appreciated.
Surely the most bitter/acidic fruit, the humble lemon gets the award for the fruit most used as a flavour but something which is rarely eaten raw.
A semi-exotic fruit, the kiwi, also known as the 'Chinese gooseberry', is awesome in its subtlety of flavour - and is superior in every way to the watermelon.
www.skytopia.com /project/fruit/fruit.html   (5667 words)

  
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Many of my sub-tropical fruit are seedlings, so it is unlikely you will have the same exact seedling fruit trees where you are, but perhaps you will look around for select seedlings as well as named varieties.
It is especially important to not permit fruit on the dominant vertical branch on the tree until it is strong enough to hold fruit.
The fruit is roundish oblate in form, about 3 inches in diameter, with dull green surface, divided into areoles by small ridges, the shell being nearly 1/4 inch thick.
www.rarefruit.com /RFN1996AllYr.txt   (6959 words)

  
 Rare Fruit Index- Date   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The end of the leaf fronds are needle sharp.
The fruit is a drupe with one seed.
When ripe, the fruit is a dull yellow and the flesh is soft and buttery.
userwww.sfsu.edu /~dkangel/rarefruit/GLOSSARY/DATE.HTM   (105 words)

  
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Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 19:05:00 -0500 So far, we haven't any freezing weather here in central Fla. However, in '95/'96 we did have a couple of frosts that killed many trees to the ground and totally killed my only mango which was finally going to provide fruit that year.
Mexican fruit is smallish, smooth skin, large "tight" seed with leaves and flesh that have an anise odor and taste.
I wish to grow rare fruit as well as not so rare fruit but I am on water wells that are tied very, very much to the amount of rainfall we get in our area.
www.rarefruit.com /RFN1997AllYr.txt   (16943 words)

  
 dates-msg
Some messages date back to 1989, some may be as recent as yesterday.
dates were cooked in over the top crust.
Dates do not dry quickly, so the ones in the Roman markets might be fresh.
www.florilegium.org /files/FOOD-FRUITS/dates-msg.html   (3624 words)

  
 Photos of Date, Fruit
These pictures of Date, Fruit and others like them are available for commercial or editorial license.
Date palm trees, CA See more stock photos of Date, Fruit.
Try searching for more Date, Fruit photos or other keywords.
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 EgyptSearch Forums: Dried Date Fruit
This is topic Dried Date Fruit in forum Living in Egypt at EgyptSearch Forums.
And how about the Date with Nuts too...Really want to come for a look in Egypt.
Yes I am very serious on the price of "semi-dried or dried dates" as I want to buy some, they are very delicious, I love it SO MUCH.
www.egyptsearch.com /forums/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=2;t=002821   (99 words)

  
 Iranian exporter of raisins, dates fruit/date fruit and pistachio in Iran
Iranian exporter of raisins, dates fruit/date fruit and pistachio in Iran
Iran is the largest producer and exporter of dates / date with an annual production of more than a million Tons in more than 400 varieties.
AHT Co. is one of the leading Iranian producer and exporter of dry fruits (such as Iranian dates / Iranian date, Pistachio and raisins) since 1963 and with it's modern facilities is ready to service it's customers with Sair (Sayer) Dates, Piarom Date, Zahedi Dates, Industrial Date, Rabby Dates, Kabkab Date.
www.sahravi.com   (352 words)

  
 Edible Arrangements® Delicious Fresh Fruit Baskets & Gift Bouquets
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A festive fruit bouquet overflowing with dipped pineapple daisies, strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe and honeydew all arranged in a holiday container.');" onMouseOut="showHideContentHide();" onClick="return false;" src="/images/btn_arngmntInfo.gif" alt="" border="0" />
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 the route to all good wine - decanter.com
Delicious, easy drinking, delicate fruit, An elegant wine that could be overlooked.
Very rich and concentrated with vibrant nutty fig and date fruit.
Fruit, lots of spice, medium integration of oak, crisp, fresh.
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 Euroseek.com - Search Results
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 Date Fruit Cake Recipe - YumYum.com
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Sift together flour, salt and baking powder, and mix with the fruit mixture.
Beat 4 egg yolks until thick and mix thoroughly through cake mix.
www.yumyum.com /recipe.htm?ID=11652   (66 words)

  
 Reciper Bread Apricot Berry Blueberry Cranberry Date Fruit Lemon Mango Orange Pineapple Rhubarb Strawberry Bread Baking ...
Aunt Rose's Famous Date and Nut Bread from The Inn at Manchester, Manchester, Vermont
Bara Brith (Traditional Welsh Fruit Bread) from Fifty Seven BandB, North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Fruit Loaf from Aberdeen Mansion, Vancouver, British Columbia
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 Date Fruit
A display of fresh date fruit at the Pike Market Public Market Center in Seattle.
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