Segai Dates
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SEGAI Dates
Segai dates are characterised by their multi-coloured hues and distinctive oblong shape
Native to Saudi Arabia, Segai dates have a unique multi-hued appearance.
Soft, juicy and surprisingly chewy, Segai dates are a premium date sure to become your new favourite. Medium in size, these two-toned gourmet dates benefit from a crunchy, dry base with a fruity flavour. Compared to other date varieties, Segai dates are mildly sweet, perfect as a mid-afternoon or after-dinner indulgent treat.Our exclusive organic Segai dates make for a juicy treat to your taste palette.
SEGAI DATES
The Benefits of Eating Segai Dates
With 16% of the recommended daily intake of potassium in a 100-gram serving, dried dates are one of the best sources of this electrolyte. Potassium is crucial in maintaining heart health through stabilizing sodium levels in the body to regulate blood pressure.
Dates contain magnesium, calcium and phosphorus- minerals that are essential for healthy bone density. They help reduce the risk of age-related bone conditions such as osteoporosis. The fruits also provide manganese, copper, zinc and iron.
The fiber that comprises a significant portion of segai dates bulk prevents constipation, colitis and haemorrhoids. It also supports the growth of healthy bacteria in the colon leading to thorough digestion.
Dates are one of the few foods that contain organic sulphur, which has been shown to reduce the symptoms of allergic reactions and keep seasonal allergies at bay.
Segai dates are interesting in both appearance and flavour – yellow, farm and very sweet at the top and dark, soft and mildly sweet at the base.
Segai Dates
Segai dates have a unique multi-hued appearance.
Elongated shaped with the base broader than the tip, the Segai features a light beige coloured rim with a saffron to dark orange body. The rim is firm and crunchy with a flavour profile that is reminiscent of warm brown sugar, the base is juicy, soft and mildly sweet.