How To Wash And Pack Palm Dates Harvested From The Farm

Special attention should be paid to the cleaning and packaging of dates harvested from the farm to ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and freshness of the palm dates.

Steps for washing dates:

• Preliminary washing: Put the harvested dates in a large basin or washing pool, and rinse with clean water to remove most of the dust and impurities on the surface.
• Soaking: add an appropriate amount of edible salt and clean water to make light salt water, and soak for about three to four hours. This can not only remove the floating dust on the surface of the palm dates but also eliminate bacteria and viruses on the surface.
• Wash again: After soaking, rinse the palm dates thoroughly with clean water.
• Drying: The washed dates need to be placed in a well-ventilated place to dry, avoiding direct sunlight to maintain the quality of the palm dates.

Steps for packing dates:

• Selection: Before packing, pick the dates and remove those that are damaged or of poor quality.
• Grading: Grading dates according to their size and maturity to meet the needs of different markets.
• Use packaging materials: Choose packaging materials suitable for dates, such as food-grade plastic bags, cartons or mesh bags, and ensure that the packaging materials are non-toxic, odorless, and moisture-proof.
• Weighing: Weigh according to packaging requirements to ensure that the weight of each package of dates meets the standard.
• Sealing: Use a sealing machine to seal the packaging bag to prevent the dates from getting damp or contaminated.
• Label: Attach a label to the package to indicate product information, such as variety, origin, weight, production date and shelf life.
• Storage: Store the packaged dates in a dry, ventilated, and light-proof environment to extend the shelf life.

Through the above steps, it can be ensured that the dates harvested from the farm meet hygiene and safety standards during the cleaning and packaging process while maintaining their freshness and nutritional value.