KOMPAS.com – Did you know, it turns out that dates must be washed before eating. The goal is to avoid contaminants that may be contained in it.
Washing dates is recommended by Crystal Dates Company, an Iranian company that produces, packs, and exports dates through its official page.
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Crystal Dates Company recommends washing dates before consumption because dates may contain contaminants during the distribution process.
Not to mention, date palm trees that are vulnerable to contaminated dust or dirt pests, as well as harvesting and manual packaging.
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Suggestions to wash dates are not limited to the type of product, both bulk dates and packaging dates.
How to wash dates correctly
Illustration of dates as a menu for breaking the fast or takjil.Saudi Food and Medicine Authority (SFDA) also advises everyone to wash dates before being eaten.
How to wash dates can use water to reduce pesticide residues and chemicals that may be found in dates.
Avoid washing dates using the same water repeatedly. You can rinse it with tap water.
Furthermore, quoted from Saudi Gazettedates are easily contaminated by chemicals such as pesticide residues and toxic heavy metals.
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Dates can also be contaminated by the growth of microorganisms, such as fungus.
That’s why, it is advisable to store dates on freezer In order to prevent the growth of microorganisms, and reduce oxidation.
How to store frozen dates can also extend their safety life up to three months or more.
To note, dates have many health benefits so that it is commonly consumed during the fasting month.
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All types of dates contain high sugar levels, depending on the variety and level of maturity.
However, dates must be consumed within reasonable limits to avoid high blood sugar, especially for people with diabetes.
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