The (Barhi) date is a stone fruit that grows in clusters on special date palms. The palms can grow up to 25 meters high and last up to 150 years old. The Barhi date grows mainly in Africa and Asia and gets its name (Barhi) from the hot, Arabian wind.
Dates are rich in vitamins and are a source of energy. People are often familiar with the dried date which has a sweet taste. The fresh form, Barhi, also has a sweet taste but with a slightly bitter skin.