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Khajoor Aseel (کھجور اصیل)
· Common Name: Aseel Khajoor
· English Name: Aseel Dates
· Urdu Name: کھجور اصیل
· Scientific Name: Phoenix dactylifera
· Halal
· Vegetarian
Description
Aseel is the most celebrated and commercially important date variety of Pakistan, traditionally cultivated in the Sindh province with the Khairpur region serving as its renowned heartland. As the pride of Pakistani dates, Aseel has earned international recognition for its premium quality, rich flavor, and superb versatility, making Pakistan one of the world’s leading date producers. The fruit is medium in size with a beautiful oval shape and a smooth, glossy skin that ripens from golden-yellow to a rich reddish-brown or deep mahogany color. Aseel is classified as a semi-dry date variety with a firm yet tender texture and a delicious sweet flavor enriched with subtle caramel and toffee-like notes. One of its most valued qualities is its excellent shelf life and dual usability, as Aseel can be enjoyed fresh or processed into traditional dried dates (Chuhara) widely loved across South Asia. Harvested in the late summer months of August and September, Aseel dates are also a key ingredient in many traditional sweets, beverages, and Ramadan delicacies. Beyond their delightful taste, Aseel dates offer remarkable nutritional value. Naturally cholesterol-free and fat-free, they are packed with dietary fiber, essential minerals, antioxidants, and slow-releasing natural sugars. They help support heart health, promote healthy digestion, strengthen bones with minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium, boost immunity, and provide sustained natural energy throughout the day. They may also help regulate blood sugar levels when consumed in moderation. Whether enjoyed fresh, dried as Chuhara, paired with milk or tea, stuffed with nuts, or used in traditional desserts, Aseel dates remain a treasured symbol of Pakistani agricultural heritage and natural goodness.
Healthy Daily Serving Size
4-6 Aseel Dates (approximately 40 grams) daily, which contains around 110 calories.
Key Nutrients in 40 Grams of Aseel Dates
The exact content can vary based on variety, growing conditions, and ripeness. The overall amount is as follows.
· Protein: 0.8 grams.
· Fats: 0.1 grams.
· Carbohydrates: 29 grams, including fiber that is around 2.7 grams.
· Natural Sugars: 26 grams.
· Vitamin B1: 0.02 milligrams.
· Vitamin B2: 0.03 milligrams.
· Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 0.7 milligrams.
· Vitamin B5: 0.32 milligrams.
· Vitamin B6: 0.1 milligrams.
· Vitamin B9 (Folate): 6 micrograms.
· Vitamin K: 1.0 micrograms.
· Vitamin A: 4 micrograms.
· Vitamin C: Traceable.
· Vitamin E: Traceable.
· Potassium: 280 milligrams.
· Magnesium: 22 milligrams.
· Phosphorus: 25 milligrams.
· Calcium: 16 milligrams.
· Iron: 0.4 milligrams.
· Copper: 0.16 milligrams.
· Manganese: 0.12 milligrams.
· Zinc: 0.12 milligrams.
· Sodium: 0.4 milligrams.
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