Believed to have originated from Basra, Iraq, the Dayri date is large, oblong shaped with a thick soft flesh and a dark brown to black skin. Besides, these dates are an excellent source of dietary fiber as well as protein, iron, folic acid and B-vitamins. Furthermore, they are a rich source of potassium, which studies have shown to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke as well as other heart-related diseases. In addition, the rich but not overly cloying sweet flavor of Dayi dates lends to both sweet and savory applications.