Semi- dried Dates, Kurma
The fruits ( dates) of the date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.)
contain a high percentage of carbohydrate ( total sugars, 44-88% ) , fat ( 0.2-0.5% ) , 15 salts and minerals, protein ( 2.3-5.6% ) , vitamins and a high percentage of dietary fibre ( 6.4-11.5% ) .
The flesh of dates contains 0.2-0.5%