The Most Famous Types of Dates and Its Health Benefits

Name  

Description  

Origins 

Medjool 

Its size is huge, has a fibrous texture, and comes in a reddish-brown color. 

Morocco – Palestine – Jordan - Saudi Arabia 

Piarom 

Semi-dried dates have a deep brown to black colored skin, and their shape is long, thin, and oval.  

Persian Gulf - Middle east areas 

Barhi 

It has a thick yellow skin and comes with a rich flavor. 

Iraq 

Thoory 

It is red and brown with wrinkled flesh. Considered one of the favorite dates in the UAE and Algeria. 

Algeria 

Zahidi 

A semi-dry date with a smooth texture and golden yellow skin. 

Northern Iraq 

Deglet Nour  

Its color is dark golden brown and has a medium-sized and narrow elongated oval shape. 

Oasis of Tolga – Neighboring areas of Biskra & Oued Righ in Algeria 

Mazafati Dates 

It has a soft deep, brown-colored flesh. 

Bam, a city in Kerman in Iran 

Barhi Dates 

It is small in length and diameter, oval in shape, and comes in yellow color. 

Iraq 

Khudri 

It comes in both small and large sizes, with few wrinkles, and its color is a deep brown. 

Saudi Arabia 

Safawi 

It has a Medium-size round shape and dark black cherry color with slight brown. 

Madinah, Saudi Arabia