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About Dates

Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Medjool and Deglet Noor dates are the most commonly consumed varieties. Dates are chewy with a sweet flavor. They are also high in some important nutrients and have a variety of advantages and uses.

Benefits

Dates are Very Nutritious, High in Fiber, High in Disease-Fighting Antioxidants, May Promote Brain Health, May Promote Natural Labor, Excellent Natural Sweetener, Easy to Add to Your Diet.

Nutritive Value/Benefits

A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving provides the following nutrients (1):

Calories: 277,

Carbs: 75 grams,

Fiber: 7 grams,

Protein: 2 grams,

Potassium: 20% of the RDI,

Magnesium: 14% of the RDI,

Copper: 18% of the RDI,

Manganese: 15% of the RDI,

Iron: 5% of the RDI,

Vitamin B6: 12% of the RDI.

Storage & Uses

Storage recommendations for desiccated coconut generally include keeping it in a cool, dry place out of the light. Dried coconut often needs to be stored in the freezer or fridge to keep it fresh, and to prevent clumping, because the moisture causes the coconut to pull together in the package. Frequently used in cooking and baking, the gentle sweetness of desiccated coconut compliments cookies and baked goods in both flavor and added texture. Macaroons are a popular product derived from this grated coconut and it is commonly added to smoothies or sprinkled on salads or sautéed vegetables. Storage recommendations for desiccated coconut generally include keeping it in a cool, dry place out of the light. Dried coconut often needs to be stored in the freezer or fridge to keep it fresh, and to prevent clumping, because the moisture causes the coconut to pull together in the package. Frequently used in cooking and baking, the gentle sweetness of desiccated coconut compliments cookies and baked goods in both flavor and added texture. Macaroons are a popular product derived from this grated coconut and it is commonly added to smoothies or sprinkled on salads or sautéed vegetables.

Shelf-Life

Due to less moisture content, the shelf life is longer compared to fresh coconut. It can be stored in plastic bags and refrigerated, will stay good for 6 months.

Storage Tips

Storage recommendations for desiccated coconut generally include keeping it in a cool, dry place out of the light. Dried coconut often needs to be stored in the freezer or fridge to keep it fresh, and to prevent clumping, because the moisture causes the coconut to pull together in the package.

Storage Temperature

over 150-day of storage at 29±4°C as monitored by the 5.

Shipment Info

A shipment description, or parcel information, is asked in those rare cases that a courier company is trying to locate your parcel because it became unreadable due to a fallen off label or an unreadable label. We will go through the process and tell you what parcel information you have to give. The shipment or order details, on the contrary, is a summary of all the information regarding a parcel that a shipper wants to send to a receiver. It contains information about the pick-up and delivery address and contact person. It is of great importance to us and the courier that we are fully aware of the content of the parcel (it’s weight, dimensions, specific content, …) because it helps us to asses which service would be the safest and cheapest for you. Having a thorough parcel content description will avoid problems during transport, for example when a courier has to pick up a parcel that is much heavier and bigger than mentioned.

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