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In the early 60s of the last century,Iraqi dates are like a popular star, instantly igniting the passion of people's taste buds.
Although it is a jujube food, many people take themEat it as candy,The streets and alleys are filled with the sweetness of this little snackIt's like a gustatory, and it's addictive.
Now, when we look back at the sweet craze of the past, the Iraqi dates have disappeared, which makes people wonder:Why did this once popular candy quietly withdraw from the stage of taste buds?
Native to West Asia and North Africa, the Iraqi date palm tree is one of the important fruit trees in IraqDue to the large area of the desert, it has also become the main food for people in the desert area**.
The reason is that Iraqi dates are not only sweet in taste, but also rich in nutrients, containing a variety of vitamins, minerals and other elementsIt also provides the body with the energy it needs to fight hunger.
Iraqi dates were officially introduced to our country in the mid-20th centuryAt that time, China was in a period of material scarcity and economic difficulties, the development was relatively backward, and the craving for sweets was even more difficult to satisfy.
At that timeIraq is being sanctioned by Western countries led by the United States, and the export of oil resources has been restrictedOur country and Iraq have just established diplomatic relations, in order to help Iraq,Our country has begun to import large quantities of Iraqi food, including Iraqi dates.
As a specialty of the Middle EastIraqi dates are highly sought after by diners for their delicate texture and sweet tasteThe introduction to the domestic market is also to meet the taste buds of Chinese consumers through this exotic ingredient.
Not long after it was introduced, Iraqi dates were loved by many people, and in that difficult period, as long as they were sweet, they were deliciousMany people use it as food to satisfy their hunger, and some people eat it as candyIt became a fashion symbol, but the good times were short-lived, and the Iraqi date craze soon subsided.
One of the reasons is:Folk circulationA way of saying,Many people have been rumored to be infected with hepatitis B after eating Iraqi dates, which can be frighteningIts sales have also begun to drop significantly, and it is really embarrassing that a small rumor has had such a big impact.
The quality and taste of Iraqi dates largely depend on how they are grown and processedBut with the development of the times, the Iraqi dates sold on the Internet, whether it is color, shape or taste, compared with the sixties, there will be some differencesMany dates are even fake, which makes people have to worry about it.
You must know that the country of Iraq has always been not peacefulPolitical and social turmoil has affected the production and export of dates, making them unstable, fluctuating and difficult to guarantee.
Social progress has also improved people's material living standards, and the demand for food has also changedPeople are no longer satisfied with a single sweetness, but are pursuing diversification, health, and nutrition.
Iraqi dates, although sweet, also have some drawbacksFor example, the sugar content is too high, and it tastes sweet and sweet, which does not cater to the taste buds of modern peopleIt is also not conducive to blood sugar control, easy to cause obesity, etc., and long-term consumption will also cause damage to the human body.
Because of this, the popularity of Iraqi dates in the market has gradually declinedSlowly being replaced by other higher-quality, safer, and nutritious fruits and dried fruits.
In fact, Iraqi dates have not really disappeared, but have another name - datesIts name and true identity have changed consumers' perception of this food, and they no longer regard it as a jujube fruitRather, it is the fruit of a palm plant, and the interest and affection for it decreases.
Iraqi dates are the collective memory of a generation and a special cultural symbolWith the change of the times, people's aesthetics and values have also changedIt has no place in the hearts of modern people, and it has lost its market.
Therefore, the gradual disappearance of Iraqi dates is more due to changes in market competition and consumer demandIn this day and age, products need to be not only delicious, but also have up-to-date packaging, a taste that is in line with health trends, and an eye-catching message.
Iraqi dates may no longer be adapted to modern markets and tastes, but it still deserves respect and nostalgia becauseIt is an irreproducible delicacy of that era, and it is also an irreplaceable memory.