Dates contain several vitamins, minerals and high in calories_ Yusuf Zubairu Evuti
By ; Sadiq Baba Musa.
The Chief Executive Officer of Kulfat Food Company Yusuf Zubairu Evuti made this known to Nigeria daily post in minna that the history of dates is as rich as it flavour, although it exactly origin is uncertain, dates were first known to be cultivated in the fertile crescent between Egypt and Mesopotamia as early as four thousand B C.
Mr Evuti said dates are important crop in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran and North Africa ,West to Morocco since early twentieth century noting that dates whether fresh or dried, stuffed or plain, mashed or chopped dates are versatile fruit as modern chef discovered the new uses of suit changing tastes
Kulfat food company’s CEO, said medically, a half cup serve of pitted dates provide four grams to fifteen per cent of the daily value dietary fiber,dates consumption has been shown to increase the frequency of bowel movement
According to him a pregnant woman, date is a possible way to reduce the need for labor augmentation or stimulating the uterus to increase the frequency, duration and intensity of contractions after labor onset
The Managing Director Kulfat food company Idris Abubakar in a separate interview said dates can be eaten fresh which has fifty to ninety percent water content while dry date contains less than twenty percent water.
The M D stressed that one can use date as sweetener in recipes for smoothies or oatmeal, eat them as it is, while some people With oral allergy syndrome might have sensitivity to dates,he advised such people to contact any healthcare providers if they notice or develop allergic reaction after consumption.
