Al-Afdhol
Al-Afdhol brings to you a dried dates that targeted for all ages who are love to eat dates in any way their like. It either eaten raw or mixed with favorite beverages to provide additional flavor as well as goodness. Al-Afdhol brands provide to you 3 types of famous dates and premium selection of each kind. Ajwa Aliyah, Safawi and Mariami.
The packaging comes with a 200g zip lock pouch that you can easily carry anywhere and still maintain its freshness.
Minimalist design is applied to the packaging to increase the focus and attention to its content and brands and let the design exclusiveness tell the people about it’s quality.
Product List
Al-Afdhol Kurma Ajwa Aliyah Premium
Net weight: 200 g
Origin: Madinah, Arab Saudi
Grade: AAA
Nutrition fact: Ajwa date has a sugar content of 77% (0.5% sucrose, 34.5% glucose and 25.6% fructose) and high proportion of minerals (3%) compared to other varieties of dates (1.5–2.7%), especially calcium (1.22 g/100 g dry matter)
Al-Afdhol Kurma Safawi Premium
Net weight: 200 g
Origin: Madinah, Arab Saudi
Grade: AAA
Nutrition fact: Safawi date has 1% Iron and 1% calcium per 20g of serving. These dates are also rich in fibers sulphur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium.
Al-Afdhol Kurma Mariami Premium
Net weight: 200 g
Origin: Iran
Grade: AAA
Nutrition fact: These dates are rich in nutrition and contain minerals (potassium, magnesium, protein, etc.), Vitamins (like vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, etc.) and sugars (like fructose, etc.).
Fruit calories are made up of mostly simple carbohydrates, some proteins, and very little fat. 100 grams of dried-date Piarom (other name of Mariami dates) has about 300 calories and is composed of about 70% carbohydrates, 2.2% protein, 0.6% fat while fresh dates contain about 160 calories.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the Ajwa dates look like?
Ajwa dates are soft dry, medium-size date variety that is about 3 centimeters in length. They have glossy black-brown skin and pulp. The pulp surrounds a central elongated seed that is often removed. Ajwa dates have a meaty, chewy texture and a sweet flavor with hints of caramel, honey, and cinnamon.
- Why should I eat Ajwa dates?
Ajwa fruit pits are also enriched with dietary fibers, lipids, minerals, and proteins. Ajwa dates are consumed not only for dietary purposes but also used for their medicinal effects against different ailments. Phytochemical studies have showed that Ajwa flesh and pits are enriched with certain phenolic and flavonoids, which have multiple effects on human health due to their strong antioxidant properties. Preclinical studies revealed that Ajwa dates have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, hepato-protective, nephroprotective and anti-cancer activities. (Sumaira Khalid, Nauman Khalid, Rao Sanaullah Khan, Haroon Ahmedd,Asif Ahmad, May 2017)
- How to know about Safawi dates? How to differentiate with Ajwa dates?
The Safawi date is a moist, soft date variety that is grown in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Safawi dates have a dark black color and consist of medium and long fruits. The Safawi date resembles the Ajwa date with regard to refinement and taste. They share similarities with Ajwa dates in taste, but in the shape they are more oblong as compared to the Ajwa date.
- Why Safawi dates is good to consume?
The benefits of this dates include relief from constipation, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anemia, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, abdominal cancer, and many other conditions. (https://lifeinsaudiarabia.net/benefits-of-safawi-dates/)
- I heard Mariami dates known as brown dates. How to know about Mariami dates?
Mariami dates are dark brown in color and has thin skin which is fully attached to its flesh. They have a unique sweet taste with traits of toffee and caramel. They are semi dry, long and elongated in shape about 2 to 5 cm in size.
- Why should I take Mariami dates?
The benefits of these dates are good for digestive system and works as laxative food, prevents the cancer of colon, useful for breathing problems, especially for asthma. Mariami is also is a rich source of potassium and magnesium that is effective in preventing high blood pressure and strengthens the muscles and nerves.