Dates, which are indispensable for iftar tables, are in demand especially during this period. Tradesmen expect the density to increase even more in the coming days. However, shopkeepers warn citizens about fresh dates. Pointing out the possibility of selling the dates left over from last year, the shopkeeper emphasizes that fresh products have more vibrant colors. He also warned that dates grown in different countries have high nutritional value and should be consumed with caution for diabetic patients.
“SPECIAL DIET DATE RECOMMENDATION FOR DIABETES PATIENTS”
Recai Polat, who has been a tradesman in Eskişehir for many years, made a special suggestion for diabetic patients. Recommending them to choose diet dates with lower sugar content, Polat said, “Citizens’ Ramadan shopping has started. The demand for dates is increasing. But the prices of dates vary greatly. Although its nutritional values are close to each other, diabetic patients need to be careful because it has a high sugar content. Persian dates are yellow in color and have lower sugar content than others. “We call these diet dates,” he says.
“IMPORTANCE AND SELECTION OF FRESH DATES”
Recai Polat also emphasizes the differences between fresh and aged dates and warns citizens to shop before Ramadan.
Stating that fresh dates have more vibrant colors, Polat says, “Be careful not to choose dates left over from last year. The colors of fresh products are more vibrant. The colors of old dates may be duller. Shopping and tasting before Ramadan will be a healthier choice.”
Polat, who also gave information about the prices, stated that Iranian and Medina dates are the most affordable options and said that their prices are around 180 lira. He stated that Medina dates vary between 400 and 500 liras, while Jerusalem dates, which are the largest and meatiest, vary between 280 and 300 liras.
(UAV)
