Date Syrup , Iranian black date syrup, also known as “Rab-e-Rutab,” is a traditional sweetener that has been used in Iranian cuisine for centuries. The syrup is made by boiling fresh dates until they break down and release their natural sugars, resulting in a thick and flavorful syrup. The dates used to make Iranian black date syrup are typically from the Mazafati variety, which is known for its rich and caramel-like taste.

Rabbi Dates ,Rabbi dates is holder of oval fruits with reddish-black colors, shiny skin, clear and thin. In most cases, the flesh and skin of dates are stuck together, which indicates its good quality and is considered as a semi-dry date. This date does not need refrigeration for storage; One of the reasons for this is its low humidity, which makes this product very durable.

Zahedi Dates (Qasb – Zahedi), The shape of this date is elongated oval and its end is quite narrow and sharp. The fruit turns yellow in the Kharek stage, light brown in the wet stage and pale reddish to yellow in the date stage. It is one of dried and very high-quality date types and is suitable for storage.

Sayer Dates (Estamaran – Stamaran – Astamaran), Sayer / Estamaran date is of the most wonderful types of dates are in long and oval shape with Uniform light brown to dark brown (Reddish) skin and they categorize as semi-dried dates. This type of dates is wonderful because pitted it can be used as snacks. They come as pitted and unpitted form which pitted form has types.

Kabkab Dates , The color of this date is a light yellow when it isn’t overripe, and unlike other dates, it has a bit of a bitter taste, but when the date is fully ripe, its tint turns into a dark brown, and becomes ambrosial. This date is oval-shaped with semi-dry texture.

Piarom Dates (Maryami)  ,Piarom Date is the most tender, luxurious, and exquisite Iranian date. This type of date has a black-brown hard skin and slender and lengthy posture. The taste is super sweet, and it’s hard to separate the texture from the real meat.

Mazafati Dates (Kimia)  ,Mazafati Date, also known as Kimia Date which is not considered as a dried fruit due to its high moisture. Iranian Mazafati dates are known for their soft, moist texture and rich, sweet flavor. This type of dates has dark brown to black and thin skin. Mazafati date characteristics include high natural sugar content and primarily fructose, which makes them a healthy and natural sweetener. The moisture level in these dates can vary, contributing to their versatility in culinary uses.