Sayer (Estamaran) Date

Description

The Sayer or Estamaran date is one of Iran’s highest-volume export dates. Thanks to its competitive pricing, prolonged shelf life, and easy storage conditions, it has captured a massive share of international markets, including Europe, Russia, and Canada. A unique feature of this date is the effortless separation of the pit from the flesh, making it an unrivaled choice for processing plants, confectionery and chocolate manufacturers, and packaging companies.

Commercial Features & Competitive Advantages:

• Appearance & Texture: Oval and elongated shape, with a color spectrum ranging from dark brown to reddish. It features a semi-dry texture with a relatively thick skin that clings to the flesh.
• Moisture Content: Below (typically between and ), classifying it as a semi-dry date.
• Logistics & Storage Advantage: Due to its low moisture, this date boasts an exceptionally long shelf life (between and months). A remarkable advantage of the Sayer date is that it does not require refrigerated (Reefer) containers for transportation and can be stored in normal dry and cool warehouses, drastically reducing logistics costs.
• Taste & Commercial Application: Contains high levels of natural sugar and sweetness. Beyond direct consumption, it is the most widely used date in the processing industry. It is extensively utilized for producing chopped dates, date paste, and syrup, as well as serving as a core ingredient in the bakery industry and breakfast cereals.
• Packaging & Sorting: Offered in both pitted and unpitted forms. It is graded based on size (count per pound) into global standards including Super Select, Select, FAQ, and GAQ. Predominantly packed in standard export bulk cartons.