One of the most important agricultural products of Iran is date. It plays an essential role in creating employment and income for date-growing areas. One of the types of commercial dates in Iran is Mozafti dates, which are harvested mainly in Kerman province. The color of Mozafti dates is dark purple, tending to black. In terms of appearance, this type of date is oval in shape, the best type of which is planted in Bam city of Kerman province.
The average weight of this fruit is about 10 to 15 grams. 6 to 7% of this weight is the fruit core. The classification of this fruit in terms of quality is based on whether it is large or small and its moisture level. One kilogram of large dates usually contains up to 80 pieces. From 80 pieces to 100 pieces are medium size and 100 pieces or more are considered small size. Due to high humidity, this type of date should be kept under special conditions in cold rooms equipped with ventilation and thermometer…