LIAM FOOD

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is one of the oldest fruit trees of the world and is closely associated with the life of the people in the Middle East. The date fruit is a good source of food, providing fiber, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Date fruits are nutritious and delicious and are being consumed regularly by many people all over the world. In addition to tasting great, dates contain protein, vitamins, and minerals. European imports of dates are growing and The European market for dates is expected to grow both in the short and long term driven by a consumer trend towards healthy foods and increasing inhabitants of Muslims in Europe. In the last five years, European imports of dates increased annually at an average rate of 15% in value and 9% in volume. Import from developing countries represents around 80% of the total European date imports.

Generally known as „Red Gold “, Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world and so important in Iran’s agricultural economy. The dried stigmas of the plant Crocus sativus are processing to produce saffron as a well-known spice which has some other importance in pharmaceutics, cosmetics, perfumery, and textile dye-producing industries. Saffron also contributes a luminous yellow-orange colouring to foods. Saffron is widely used in Persian, Indian, European, and Arab cuisines. Confectioneries and liquors also often include saffron. Saffron’s aroma is often described by connoisseurs as reminiscent of metallic honey with grassy or hay-like notes, while its taste has also been noted as hay-like and sweet. Recently, reports about the pharmacological activity of this plant increase its importance in the world.