Dates are important superfruits that form an integral part of breaking fast during Iftar. Often paired with a glass of water, this is what most of the people eat when they first break their fast after the sun goes down during the holy month of Ramadan. Did you know that dates come in a variety of sizes, types, and sweetnesses? Well, here’s a comprehensive guide to different types of dates according to their sweetness.
Dates Are An Important Part Of Ramadan
Dates form an important part of Ramadan. After all, this is the first bite that a fasting Muslim takes when the sun sets. The bite is taken after a long fast during Iftar, and it delivers a hit of natural Sugar and potassium. Stabilising blood sugar after 15 hours of being without food, these are superfruits that are truly an essential part of Ramadan.
Different Types Of Dates
Recently, TasteAtlas ranked dates of the world according to its sweetness. These were divided into the categories of intense sweetness, medium sweetness, and mild sweetness. Taking the first rank is Medjool dates for its intense sweetness. In terms of medium sweetness, Deglet Nour ranked first. And for mild sweetness, Thoory was ranked first.
The Rankings Are On The Basis Of Sweetness
So, here’s a comprehensive list of dates ranked according to their sweetness in different categories, as revealed by TasteAtlas.
Intense Sweetness
- Medjool
- Sukkary
- Mazafati
- Barhi
- Halawy
- Khadrawy
- Safawi
- Hayani
- Saidy
- Maktoom
Medium Sweetness
- Deglet Nour
- Piarom
- Ajwa
- Mabroom
- Khudri
- Sagai
- Anbara
- Ameri
- Kabkab
- Shahani
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Mild Sweetness
- Thoory
- Zahid
- Sayer
- Kholas
- Dabbas
- Lulu
- Fard
- Aseel
- Dayri
- Rabbi
Finally, it’s worth mentioning that the best dates are regarded as having thin and intact skin with a soft centre. Medjool dates are quite popular for their size and caramel flavour. The sweetness also dictates how these dates are eaten. Those that are intense are usually paired with bitter coffee, while those that are often sought after for their honey-like finish.
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