Dates Traditional Geocache
Rayswrld: Thought about fixing this one but based on location I think it has too many muggles present at times and will only disappear again.
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I got tired of the influx of animals into the Henry Hudson Zoo so I decided to go a different way. After all, the animals are going to have to eat.
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Phoenix dactylifera, Palmaceae
The fruit of the date palm, a tree originally from the Middle East. The date palm is a member of the palm family. The flesh of the unripe date is green; it becomes amber or brown-colored when it ripens. Dates vary in flavor, level of sugar and consistency. They are usually classified as soft, semisoft or firm. There are more than 100 varieties, only some of which are commercially significant. The varieties eaten in the United States, usually dried, include the
Deglet Noor, one of the most popular varieties worldwide, and the Medjool, Khadrawi, Zahidi, Halawi and Bardhi date varieties.
Storing
At room temperature: 6-12 months, depending on the variety, in a cool and dry place.
In the fridge: 2 weeks. Wrap fresh dates so that they don't absorb odors.
Preparing
To rehydrate dates, soak for a few hours in water.
Nutritional Information
water 24%
protein 1.9 g
fat 0.5 g
carbs 72 g
fiber 2.3 g
calories 271
per 3.5 oz/100 g
Dried dates
ExcellenT source: potassium.
Source: copper, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, niacin, magnesium and iron.
Properties: mineralizing and tonic.
Dates are nourishing due to their high level of carbohydrate. They are often sulfur-treated or coated in syrup (corn or other syrup) to keep them moist, which increases their already very high sugar content.
Buying
Choose: plump, soft and well-
colored dates.
Avoid: dull, dry, moldy or fermented dates.
Dates are sold pitted or unpitted.
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