Description:
Chopped dates are dates that have been cut into smaller pieces or segments. The process typically involves removing the date pit (if present) and then slicing or chopping the flesh of the date into smaller portions. Chopped dates are often used in various culinary applications, including baking, cooking, and dessert-making, to add natural sweetness, flavor, and a chewy texture to dishes.
Chopped dates can vary in size, with some being finely chopped for blending into batters or dough, while others are roughly chopped for use as toppings or mix-ins. They are versatile ingredients and can be found in a wide range of recipes, such as cookies, muffins, cakes, salads, and trail mixes. The natural sweetness of chopped dates makes them a popular choice for adding sweetness to recipes without the need for additional sugar. Additionally, they provide a source of dietary fiber and essential nutrients, making them a nutritious and flavorful addition to various dishes.
Coating bakers’ date pieces with rice flour or any other coating is typically done as a preventive measure to prevent them from sticking together during storage or transportation.
Chopped dates are typically coated with a light dusting of rice flour or oat flour to prevent them from sticking together during storage or transportation. Rice flour and Oat flour are a popular choice for coating chopped dates. They are gluten-free and works well to prevent sticking while keeping the dates dry.
The production process of Sayer Dates is as follows
Washing and completely drying all date pieces by machine
Sorting and grading all date pieces by machine
Double sorting of all date pieces for quality by hand
Pitting (if requested by customer)
Waxing/polishing all date pieces with food-grade oil (if requested by the customer)
Fumigation in an airtight vacuum chamber
Packing in bulk & retail/white labels/private labels
Wrapping plastic around the cartons (shrink wrap)
Loading into 20ft or 40ft dry containers
VHA consistently strives to accommodate our customers' specific needs. To achieve this, we provide the option of private/white labeling, which has the potential to enhance our customers' presence in the international market. So, if you have any specific preferences or additional information you'd like to include, please feel free to let us know!
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Age
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Type
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Semi-dry
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Moisture
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15-18% (18- 20 % humidity)
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Nutritional Benefits
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Good source of Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Antioxidants
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Color
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Dark brown to bright red
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Taste
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Rich and Semi-sweet
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Sugar Type
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mainly Invert Sugar (glucose and fructose) with over 75%
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Common Uses
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Snacking, Baking, Cooking, Desserts
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Shelf Life
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12-18 months
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Shape
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Oval-cylindrical
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Size
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Approximately 3 - 5 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter.
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Weight
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Ranging between 4-9 grams (across 5 grades).
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Harvest Season
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Mid-September to October
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Storage
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Store at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and sunlight.
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Shipping
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Standard Container
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Grade
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Whole Dates (Pieces/lb)
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Pitted Dates (Pieces/lb)
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Super Select (AA)
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>57 (>8g)
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<65 (>7g)
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Select (A)
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57-70 (6.5-8g)
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80-65 (5.7- 7g)
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B-Grade(B)
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70-80 (5.3-6.5g)
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97-80 (4.7-5.7g)
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GAQ(C)
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80-115(4-5.3g)
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130-97(3.5-4.7g)
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FAQ (SStd.)
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>115 (<4g)
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>130 (< 3.5 g)
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Processing
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Storing, Fumigation, Washing, Sorting, Lubrication (according to the customer's order)
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Packaging Options
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Bulk, Retail Packaging
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Allergen Information
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May contain pits
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Certifications
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Certifications Organic, Halal
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Other advantage
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High resistance to temperature and humidity, causing minimal changes in the date's quality.
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