Rotab Bam (Iran Mazafati) — Pure Rutab 500g / 1kg / 5kg Carton

Rotab Bam (Mazafati) — Rutab in Its Purest Form

Rotab is the Persian spelling of rutab, and no date embodies this stage better than Rotab Bam — the Mazafati variety from the city of Bam, Kerman province, Iran. Harvested exactly at the rutab phase, its flesh is dark (deep brown to nearly black), moist, and melts in the mouth. For Rutabpedia, Rotab Bam is not merely a product: it is the living example we use to explain what rutab dates are.

Why Bam Is Called True Rutab

Mazafati Bam carries about 32–35% moisture when harvested at peak rutab (late August–September), squarely within the FAO range for rutab (30–45%) and well above the 25% self-preserving threshold. That is why Rotab Bam is among the wettest dates on the market and must be kept cold. Its texture is soft and juicy, its sweetness deep yet clean — the perfect picture of why rutab is loved at iftar.

Fresh vs Frozen

Because of its high moisture, fresh Rotab Bam is perishable and prone to fermentation at room temperature. We offer it in two forms: seasonal fresh (harvest window, typically arriving around September–October) and frozen, available year-round. Frozen rotab simply needs slow thawing in the chiller or a warm-water soak to restore its melting texture.

Nutrition Notes

As a rutab date, Rotab Bam is rich in easily digested natural sugars (glucose and fructose), fiber, potassium, and B-complex vitamins. Its profile suits a quick natural energy source. Per our principle: this is educational, not medical advice — dates support energy and fiber intake, they do not cure disease.

Correct Storage

• Keep in an airtight container in the fridge (chiller) — lasts several weeks
• For long-term stock, freeze up to about 1 year
• Avoid prolonged room temperature to prevent souring/fermentation

How to Enjoy Rotab Bam

Rotab Bam is best served cold straight from the chiller, when its dark flesh feels cool and melting. Many families make it the opening dish at iftar because its easily digested sugars give quick energy. You can also pair it with warm milk, use it as a pitted date filling, or add it to smoothies and steamed-date treats. Because the texture is very soft, avoid stacking the dates too tightly so they keep their shape.

Rotab Bam on the Date Moisture Spectrum

To understand where Rotab Bam sits, picture a moisture line: at the wettest end is Rotab Bam at ~32–35% moisture, in the middle are dates like Sayer, and at the dry end is tamr below 25%. Because it sits at the wettest end, Rotab Bam is the perfect benchmark for tasting what the rutab stage truly means. That is why we make it our anchor product at Rutabpedia and a flavor reference in every science discussion.

Quality & Handling

• Selected at peak rutab ripeness for maximum melting texture
• Held on a cold chain from warehouse to delivery
• MUI halal-certified imported stock

Seasonal Fresh Rotab Pre-order

We import with 40+ years of sourcing heritage and hold rutab on a cold chain. For fresh/frozen rotab pre-orders and stock availability, contact WhatsApp +62 823-4350-8579; delivery serves Jabodetabek from our Cakung, East Jakarta warehouse. Our imported stock is MUI halal-certified.