How to choose milk dates? Are green dates and milk dates the same?

Milk dates are rich in fructose and fiber, especially vitamin C, which is 5 times that of watermelon, 9 times that of pear, and 20 times that of apple. It can be called "vitamin C fruit". When buying large green dates, you must look at its color. If we choose red dates, we must look at its color, and don't buy those that are not red. For green dates, the color is not important, but the luster of the date is the main thing. Have you learned it?

Contents of this article

1. How to choose milk dates

2. Are green dates and milk dates the same?

3. When does milk date mature?

How to choose milk dates

Observe the surface of the dates to see if there are any injuries.

The first thing to do when buying milk dates is to check if the surface of the dates is damaged. Sometimes the surface of the dates will be damaged due to transportation, and such milk dates will not last long. The first step when buying milk dates is to pick it up and carefully observe whether the surface is damaged, and give priority to those dates with intact appearance.

Don’t buy big green dates with spots on the surface

How to choose Taiwanese milk dates? Although some large green dates are not injured, they have spots on the surface. These are caused by pests and diseases. Such fruits have a bad taste and are not hygienic. If you buy milk dates and a batch of goods has such problems, you can change a batch and be sure to choose those that have no mold spots on the surface and are round and smooth.

Choose green dates of moderate size, which are sweeter

How to choose green dates? The second step in choosing green dates is to look at their size. Generally speaking, the bigger the date, the sweeter it is. This is the principle of choosing red dates. The bigger the date, the more flesh it has, and the better the taste. Choosing green dates should not completely follow this principle. Some green dates are large but also have large cores, and the taste is not as good as the small ones. It is appropriate to choose green dates of medium size.

Look at the color of the green dates and choose the ones that are juicy.

When buying green dates, you must look at its color. If we choose red dates, we must look at its color. Don't buy those that are not red. For green dates, the color is not important, but the luster of the dates is the main thing. If it doesn't look so juicy, it means it has been placed for a long time.

Press the jujube meat and choose the firmer ones.

How to choose Taiwanese milk dates? The flesh of milk dates should be relatively tight and almost unpressable. Some milk dates are soft when pressed, which means they are not fresh enough. Such dates have a bad taste. When buying dates, remember to press them to feel the hardness of the flesh before buying.

Are green dates and milk dates the same?

Green dates are the same as milk dates, just with a different name.

Milk dates (Taiwanese milk dates), also known as apple dates, are an excellent tropical and subtropical rare fruit. Different from the red dates in mainland China, the skin is smooth, light green, the fruit is thin, the flesh is crisp, sweet and juicy.

Taiwan Milk Dates are rich in nutrition. Freshly eaten, they are tender and juicy, with high sweetness, good taste and unique flavor. The green fruit weighs 50-150 grams and has a sweetness of 10-20 degrees. According to measurements, every 100 grams of fresh fruit contains 18-23 grams of carbohydrates, 0.86 grams of crude protein, 50-85 milligrams of vitamin C, and rich in vitamins A1, B1, B2 and K. The fructose and glucose content is 11-16%, and the soluble solids are 14-20%. In addition, it also contains trace elements such as phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. It is known as the "vitamin pill" and there is a saying that "eating three dates a day will make you immortal". Due to its beautiful shape and the flavor of apples, pears and dates, Taiwan Milk Dates are also known as "tropical small apples".

Milk dates are rich in fructose and fiber, especially vitamin C, which is 5 times that of watermelon, 9 times that of pear, and 20 times that of apple. It can be called "vitamin C fruit".

When are milk dates ripe?

The ripening period of Taiwan milk dates is from November to March of the following year, and the peak harvest period is from New Year's Day to Spring Festival. During this period, there is very little fresh fruit supply, and the market demand is extremely high [1], and the price is also quite considerable. In addition, Taiwan sweet dates are processed into preserved fruits, juices, etc., which also have a large market.