Zahidi dates are a rare type of dates that are characteristically small, firm with a handsome golden hue. They are meaty and offer a wonderfully nutty flavor that is often a reminiscent of peanut butter. Occasionally appearing with a slight tang that brings dried apricots to mind. They contain a variety of minerals (such as potassium, magnesium and protein), vitamins (such as vitamin A, vitamin B complex and vitamin C), sugars (such as fructose) & are much less sweet than most date varieties.

Zahidis can be grown in most tropical cities of Iran like: Khuzestan, Fars, Bushehr and the Kerman province. Their harvest time is usually around mid September in different areas. However availability in market is from October to March. The moisture level of these dates are less than the others where in this dates, it appears under 14%. Zahidi dates are undeniably flavourful dates.