Dates are divided into four classes ripe maturity level that uses names such as Arabic, kimri (young), khalal (full-sized), rutab (ripe, soft), tamr (cooked, dried with the help of the sun). Of the four levels of maturity, there are 10 types of dates are popular in the world. Include the following:
1. Dates Ajwah: in the market, this type of dates to dates with the highest in terms of price. Dates Ajwah mostly grown in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. Dates Ajwah has a smaller form factor with black color also. Trust, dates of this type is favorite dates Prophet Muhammad.
2. Deglet Noor Dates: Dates with golden yellow color, not too dry, not too sweet and this is a very well-known varieties in Libya, Algeria, American, and Tunisia.
3. Dates Amer Hajj: also called Haji Amir. Type these dates have meat very tender and jug atebal. In some traditions date type is often known as the "welcome dates" or dates that served to welcome guests.
4. Mozafati Dates: Dates of this type have a long shelf life, even up to 2 years if stored in temperatures of -5 degrees.Dates Dates Mozafati is kind of dark, soft textured, and of medium size.
5. Dates Halawi:also referred to as palm Holwah which means sweet in Arabic. Dates Halawi has a very sweet when compared with other types of dates.
6. Dates Umelkhashab: has a combination of sweet and slightly bitter taste. Dates of this type comes from Saudi Arabia.In addition to its unique flavor, color slightly reddish Umelkhashab.
7. Dates Thoory: also commonly referred to as palm Thuri. Dates are popular in Algeria is colored slightly reddish brown, and the skin tends to dry wrinkled.
8. Dates Zaghloul: has the form of a long and somewhat oval. The color is dark red and very sweet. Special, sweet flavor of these dates are still attached to the tongue. Dates include varieties of dates are exclusive and expensive in Egypt. In fact, only certain people are taking them.
9. Sekkeri Dates: Dates is kind of dark brown, with a very soft flesh and a distinctive sweet taste.
10. Saidy Dates: Dates are popular in Libya has texture and shape which is almost the same as dates sekkeri.
