Dates
Dates fruit is one of the most popular export products of the Middle East apart from petroleum. al bogari Commodities is one of the pioneers in the global trade of Dates fruit since we began our business in 1974. The quality of our dates fruit and our ability to provide customized solutions allowed us to cater to customers located anywhere in the world.
al bogari Commodities Dates fruit collection includes over 100 varieties from different countries in the region. We have the ability to supply customers all kinds of Dates fruit for any types of application.
Our unrivalled expertise in the Dates fruit industry, together with our commitment to continuously improve services through investments in the right resources and technology, give our customers the confidence that their products will always be superior from that of their competition.
Applications
• Snacks
• Can be processed to dates fruit paste
• Produces dates fruit honey
• Sweetener
• Toppings or fillings for biscuits, pastries and cakes
• Dates by-products can be used as animal feed
Proper Storage
Dates storage life depends on factors like temperature and dates variety. Semi-dry dates like Zahidi has longer storage life than the soft variety like Muzafati, which also requires refrigeration. Temperature of 0 degrees Celsius allows a storage period of 6 to 12 months. For short storage, a temperature of 5 – 13 deg Celsius must be maintained to prevent insect infestation. Storage of over 1 year is possible if the dates are frozen at -18 degrees Celsius. Humidity in storage areas should be in the range of 70% – 75%.
How to select
Dates fruit should possess the characteristic color and flavor of the variety or cultivar. Inspect the dates’ external and internal (slit the dates open if it’s pitted) appearance for discoloration, deformity, broken skin, decay, mold, puffiness, and insect infestation.
Packaging
We can customize any type of retail or wholesale packaging according to customer requirements. Wholesale products are typically packed in 30kg pp bags or 10kg cartons.
Shipment
Products are packed in either pp bags or cartons and are then loaded in a 20-foot container. Each container can hold approximately 800 pp bags, which are equivalent to 25 metric tons.
