There are many types of dates—one of them is the yellow date, also known as the "Barhi date." It arrived from Iraq in the 1950s, and many didn't realize it could be eaten while still yellow and waited for it to ripen.
It is rich in potassium, iron, and magnesium, contains a large amount of antioxidants, and according to studies conducted in Israel, it may even reduce artery calcification and the risk of heart disease.
It has fewer calories than other dates, about 84 per 100 grams, less than half the amount in, for example, a Medjool date. A portion during a diet is 6-7 yellow dates. If you freeze the yellow dates for one day and then thaw them, their sweetness is stronger, almost like the taste of honey.
To learn more about yellow dates, Dr. Maya Rozman spoke with date grower Avner Rotem.