Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The hard sun-dried date — kharjura concentrated; boiled soft in milk it becomes the classical winter strength drink of North Indian homes.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Never eat dry-hard; soak overnight or simmer in milk 10 minutes until the flesh yields. Remove the stone before serving.
Classical Provenance: Kharjura lineage; North Indian winter tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- boiled in milk until soft (chhuara doodh)
- soaked overnight
- powdered into laddus and panjiri
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: diabetes
- Contraindication: weak digestion (unsoaked — rock hard)
- Contraindication: kapha excess
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Dry dates (chhuara)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 pieces (16g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (2 pieces) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 320 kcal | 51 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 74.9 g | 12.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 66.6 g | 10.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.06 g |
| Calcium | 71.2 mg | 11.4 mg |
| Iron | 3.20 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 73.8 mg | 11.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 73.0 mg | 11.7 mg |
| Potassium | 804 mg | 129 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.70 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Copper | 0.36 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.82 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.4 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2700.0 µg | 432.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.3 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.47 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.02 mg |
