In southern Tunisia, millions of date palms are grown around Chott El Jerid (a dried up inland sea) mainly in the famous oasis of Tozeur and Nafta.
The date palm is a magnificent tree that rises to several tens of meters and produces at the end of the fall its famous exotic fruit: the date.
There are Dozens of varieties of dates in the world but the most famous and most sought after is Deglet Nour, literally «Dates of Light».
With a unique translucent texture through which we can see its core in the in the light, and a soft flesh with a taste of honey, Deglet Nour is mainly produced in Tunisia, where it is exported all over the world.
The date of Tunisia has exceptional nutritional benefits: in addition to the fact that it is very rich in minerals and iron, it also contains fiber and sugar.
With a glass of milk, it is a complete and balanced meal for children and adults.
Composition per 100g of DATES
Calories | 270 | Vitamines |
Carbohydrates | 73g | Vit.B1 0.09g |
Water | 29g | Vit.B2 0.05g |
Protein | 20g | Vit.PP 2.2g |
Fat | 0.2g | Carotène 0.09g |
Fiber | 2.2g |
Mineral and trace element
Potassium(K) | 650 mg |
Calcium(Ca) | 11 mg |
Phosphorus(Ph) | 50 mg |
Sodium(Na) | 1 mg |
Chlorine(Cl) | 250 mg |
Magnesium(Mg) | 63 mg |
Sulfur(S) | 60 mg |
Iron(Fe) | 2.1 mg |
Manganese (mn) | 0.15 mg |
Zinc(zn) | 0.35 mg |
Copper (Cu) | 0.4 m |