Medjoul Dates - Palestine

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The major date producers in the world are situated in the Middle East and North Africa. On average over the period 1999-2001, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq had almost half of the harvested area of the world. Zaid, Abdelouahhab, ed. (2002). Date Palm Cultivation. Vol.156. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. ISBN 9789251048634. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023 . Retrieved March 25, 2023. The exact origin of the date palm is considered lost in Antiquity. However, it is certain that the date palm was cultivated as early as 4000 B.C. since it was used for the construction of the temple of the moon god near Ur in Southern Iraq – Mesopotamia. May support bone health. Medjool dates contain a small amount of calcium and are a decent source of potassium, manganese, and copper, all of which are important nutrients for bone health ( 21, 22, 23). Expect a lot of mouth-watering dishes: from delicious breakfasts to vibrant lunches and moreish cakes.

Al-Zahrani, Khaled S.; Faqeeh, Akram A.; Abdulghani, Zuhair R.; Thomas, Selvin P. (2022). "A review on the physicochemical properties and utilization of date seeds in value-added engineering products". Polymer Bulletin. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 79 (12): 10433–10490. doi: 10.1007/s00289-021-04048-3. ISSN 0170-0839. S2CID 245883533. This review cites this research. Alahyane, A; Harrak, H; Elateri, I; Ayour, J; Ait-Oubahou, A; Benichou, M.; etal. (2021). "Evaluation of some nutritional quality criteria of seventeen Moroccan dates varieties and clones, fruits of date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.)". Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. 82: e236471. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.236471. PMID 34105667. Compared with other common varieties like Deglet Noor, Medjool dates contain significantly more calcium ( 1, 3). Calorie and sugar contentThese dried fruits make a great sugar alternative due to their sweetness, which comes from fructose, a natural sugar. The above is confirmed by history and corroborated by the archaeological research into ancient historical remains of the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians. Houses of these very ancient people were roofed with palm tree trunks and fronds. The uses of data for medicinal purposes, in addition to its food value, were also documented. Onstad, D. (2004). Whole foods companion: a guide for adventurous cooks, curious shoppers, and lovers of natural foods. A Politics of the Living Book Series. Chelsea Green Pub. p.46. ISBN 978-1-931498-68-5. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023 . Retrieved January 26, 2018.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: “Effects of date (Phoenix dactylifera L., Medjool or Hallawi Variety) consumption by healthy subjects on serum glucose and lipid levels and on serum oxidative status: a pilot study.” In a 3-week study, 21 people ate 7 dates (168 grams) per day and significantly improved their bowel movement frequency, compared with when they didn’t eat dates ( 15). High in antioxidants American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) initiated the first-ever nationwide boycott of dates produced in settlements during Ramadan 2012. In coalition with our chapters in New York, New Jersey, Detroit, Minnesota, Chicago, and Sacramento, as well as partners in Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, AMP answered the 2005 Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions by urging grocery store owners to remove Israeli dates from their shelves.

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Those in Medjool dates include flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acids, which have been studied for their anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and brain-protective properties ( 11, 17, 18).

The majhūl date (Arabic: تمر المجهول - tamar al-majhūl. Tamar means 'date' and majhūl means 'unknown', from جَهِلَ, 'to not know') [1] also known as medjool, medjoul, or majhool, is a large, sweet cultivated variety of date ( Phoenix dactylifera) originally grown in the Tafilalt region of Morocco, [2] but is currently also grown in the United States, [3] Israel, [4] Palestine, [5] Iran, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Jordan. The variety is planted both for its fruit and for landscaping. [6] [7] The medjool is a distinct landrace, described as producing "large soft fruit, with orange-yellowish flesh, and a mildly rich and pleasing flavor". [8] Israel currently holds more than 60 percent of the global mejhoul market share, making it the largest exporter of mejhoul dates in the world. [9]Russo, Susan (17 October 2007). "Medjool: A Date to Remember". NPR. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015 . Retrieved 25 January 2018. Native to Morocco, Medjool dates are one of the hundreds of varieties of dates. Known as “the fruit of kings,” they have a sweet, caramel taste and chewy texture. Medjool dates were originally eaten by royalty and thought to fend off fatigue. Low levels of potassium can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, and irregular or weakened heartbeat. Medjool dates can help you increase the potassium in your diet, supporting these nervous system functions.

This Ramadan, make the right choice and boycott dates that exploit Palestinian land and labour and contribute to the oppression of the Palestinian people.Since then, tens of thousands of postcards and brochures have been distributed to stores, mosques, and communities nationwide. Consumers have answered the call and the boycott is working. According to Economic Research Service data provided by the US Department of Agriculture, Israel’s exports of dates to the US have dropped significantly since 2015. Whereas 10.7 million kilogrammes (23.6 million pounds) of Israeli dates entered the US market in 2015-2016, only 3.1 million kilogrammes (seven million pounds) entered the US market in 2017-2018. The boycott is working and it is having a detrimental effect on the Israeli date industry. Fiber can help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol and keep your arteries clean, reducing your risk of heart disease. Just 2 dates (48 grams) contains over 3 grams of fiber ( 1, 7, 8). Date production is a world agricultural industry producing about 5.4 million metric tons (Mt) of fruit. The date fruit, which is produced largely in the hot arid regions of South West Asia and North Africa, is marketed all over the world as a high-value confectionery and fruit crop and remains an extremely important subsistence crop in most of the desert regions.