Deglet Noor Dates is a cultivar of date. Traditionally named “Queen of all dates”.
It is the most appreciated variety in the world for its high quality, its unique silky sweet taste and for its translucent
yellow-golden color.

Dates Deglet Nour or «Fruit of shining light » is well-known for its particular aroma and its rich nutritional
values.
In Tunisia, this variety is of higher market value and it’s the highest-valued variety in the international market

The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut.

Additionally, the fiber works as a bulk laxative.

It, thus, helps to protect the colon mucous membrane from cancer-causing chemicals binding to it in the colon.

They are moderate sources of vitamin-A (contains 149 IU per 100 g), which is known to have antioxidant
properties and essential for vision.

Additionally, it’s vital to maintain healthy mucus membranes and skin.

Dates are an excellent source of iron, carry 0.90 mg/100 g of fruits (about 11% of RDI).

Iron, being a component of hemoglobin inside the red blood cells, determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of the
blood.

Further, they are excellent sources of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids
that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

Dates are also rich in minerals like which is an important mineral that is an essential constituent of bone and
teeth, and required by the body for muscle contraction, blood clotting, and nerve impulse conduction.

Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
Copper is necessary for red blood cells production. Magnesium is essential for bone growth.