Date coffee or date kernel tea is prepared by brewing or boiling (or with an espresso machine and coffee pot) roasted date kernel powder.
Date coffee is the best natural alternative for those who love coffee but prefer a caffeine-free product. Decaffeinated coffees are produced with industrial and chemical materials, so the healthiest caffeine-free alternative to coffee is date coffee.
This type of coffee is suitable for home espresso machines and coffee grinders.
The proven properties of date kernels are not few, we will mention some of them below.
Strong antioxidant and source of minerals
Date kernels are a rich source of antioxidants that can help prevent damage to the body’s DNA structure. Also, due to the presence of different salts and minerals, the nutritional value of dates and their kernels has made this fruit a valuable food source.
Despite the small size of date kernels, they are a good source of antioxidants. Research shows that the antioxidant hydrolyzate of date seed protein can be used as a potential effective food ingredient to improve health. Iranian date seeds can be considered as a good source of natural antioxidants for medicinal and commercial uses.
Help improve blood sugar problems
Date kernel is one of the supplements to help with blood sugar problems because it has insulin producing properties. It is better for people with diabetes or high blood sugar to use this product at least once a week.
Rich in fiber
The date kernel, which is between 10 and 15% of the weight of the date, provides 1.73% of the amount of fiber needed by the body.
Prevent kidney stones and liver problems
Consuming date coffee is prescribed to treat and prevent kidney stones. Date kernels have many therapeutic compounds, some of which act like corticosteroids, which are prescribed to treat kidney, bladder disorders, inflammations, and infectious diseases.
A source of vitamins and minerals
Date kernels contain the following amounts of vitamins and minerals
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin D
Polonium Po
Magnesium Mn
Calcium Ca
Iron Fe
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin K