Delicacy History: The date palm has been a pillar of life in the deserts and is entrenched that “Dates are a great source of nutrition, a symbol of hospitality, an emblem of health and proud horticulture". Bedouins relied on dates for sustenance and survival because of their many vitamins and minerals, natural energy, perfect for an active and healthy modern lifestyle. Celebrating its glorious past and harnessing its healthy nutritional value, tamrtime has transformed this noble fruit into a world class luxury food. The ancient nutritious fruit is now a delicious exotic spread.
Edible dates by nature, inhibit bacterial proliferation. In fact, Middle Eastern people believe that “he who eats seven dates every morning will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them” (cited by Miller et al., 2003).
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