بررسي تركيبات غذايي و محتويات انرژي سه واريته متداول خرماي ايران

Evaluation of Chemical Composition and Energy Content of Three Common Varieties of Iranian Dates

Date is an important product in Iran that is produced about 980,000 metric tones per year. Different varieties of dates are different in appearance, chemical and organoleptic properties. The differentiations are mainly due to chemical composition of dates. In this study, chemical composition and energy content of three varieties of Mazafati, Shahani, and Halavi have been evaluated. The results obtained show that total solid, brix, energy and mineral content are different in these varieties(P<0.05). Mazafati Variety has the highest amount of total solid, brix and minerals. The sugar content is also different (P<0.01). It is highest in Mazafati variety as well. Highest rates of sucrose (S), lowest rates of reduced sugar (RS) and lowest ratio of RS/S are monitored in Halavi variety. In Mazafati variety, calcium, phosphorous, and iron have the highest values (P<0.05).