Date fruits, also called date palms because they are the fruit of the palm tree, come in a range of colors, from golden brown to black. Medjool is the most common variety of black dates. This type is prized for its rich taste, large size, and velvety black-brown color.
"Yellow kismis" refers to a type of dried grape, also known as a golden raisin, which is a small, plump, sun-dried fruit with a bright yellow color, offering a naturally sweet taste and chewy texture, often used in baking and snacking due to its concentrated sweetness and nutritional value; essentially, it's a seedless yellow grape that has been dried to become a chewy, golden-colored dry fruit.
Walnuts are the round, single-seed stone fruits of the walnut tree. They ripen between September and November in the northern hemisphere. The brown, wrinkly walnut shell is enclosed in a husk.
Pistachios are oval-shaped seeds with a hard shell that splits open. They are usually green and slightly sweet and are a good source of protein and antioxidants.
Cashew nuts are seeds with a mild flavor that are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They also contain many vitamins and minerals. Cashews are kidney- or heart-shaped. They can range in color from bottle green to grayish brown. The cashew fruit has two shells: an outer shell that is smooth and elastic, and an inner shell that is harder. The cashew apple is the edible fruit of the cashew tree. It is juicy and slightly astringent when ripe.
Almonds are nutritious tree nuts that are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats. They may help with heart health, blood pressure, and weight loss. Benefits of almonds: Heart health: Almonds may help reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Weight loss: Almonds may help with weight loss by increasing fat metabolism and reducing LDL cholesterol. Bone health: Almonds are rich in calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which can help strengthen bones. Skin health: Almonds contain vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that may help with skin health. Energy: Almonds can provide energy and help with digestion.
