Piarom dates are known as the most luxurious and expensive variety of Iranian dates that comes from Hormozgan province (Haji Abad area) in the south of Iran. Piarom palms are cultivated mostly in a range of mountains and irrigated basin areas. It should be noted that there are 40 kinds of date in Hormozgan province, which the most cultivated dates in the various areas of the province are Piarom, Mordar Sang, Zard, Allmehtari and etc. Cirueie, Tarom, Tazraj, and Daragah are the villages in the Hajiabad city where the date is cultivated. Hajiabad city is the only area which cultivates Piarom Date. The date is grown organically and there is no chemical in the harvest process.
It is meaty and Semi-Dry with 15% moisture. Growers usually harvest Piarom at the beginning of autumn in October and it takes until the end of November. The color of this unique date is dark brown. Piarom date has thin skin and because of its low sugar, it is acceptable for diabetic people. In international markets, Piarom date is known as Chocolate Date because of unique taste and shape. High quality and good customer satisfaction of Piarom date have made them very special and it attracts most of the prominent international markets. We do grading Piarom date into two grades according to size: Jumbo (Max 120 pcs/kg) & Standard (Max 140 pcs/kg).
Piarom Date is replete with protein and other mineral substances and has high-quality nutritious value. It has fiber that is very beneficial for the digestive system. Piarom is also a rich source of potassium that is so necessary for preventing high blood pressure and strengthens the nerves. Moreover, the date has a high amount of magnesium that is effective for muscles.
Piarom is eaten as it is or may be seeded and stuffed, or chopped and used in a great variety of ways: on cereal, in puddings, bread, cakes, cookies, ice cream or candy bars. The pitting may be done in factories either by crushing and sieving the fruits or, with more sophistication, by piercing the seed out, leaving the fruit whole. The calyxes may be mechanically removed also. The surplus date is made into cubes, paste, spread, powder (date sugar), jam, jelly, juice, syrup, vinegar or alcohol.
Growing Region: Hormozgan Province (Haji Abad)
Type: Semi-Dry, moisture around 14-16%
Color: Black and Dark Brown in Color
Texture: Soft & Pliable
Harvest Time: in October
Storage Life: 12 Months / In cool and dry place (0 - 4℃)
Usage: Used pitted or unpitted for direct consumption and/or pitted for stuffed dates with kernels
Available Grades: Jumbo(Max 120 pcs/kg) & Standard (Max 140 pcs/kg)
Standard Packaging : 10 / 12.5 kg N.W. cartons
Shipment: 20 Foot FCL Container /17 MT
40 Foot FCL Container/28 MT