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From pastry to pasta, rice, energy drinks, cosmetics and even Kohl, Emirati innovator Nooro Al Majraui are making a complete product line from the same item: Date pits.The 60 -year -old UAE National has made its mission to prove that no part of the palm tree should go waste, especially not a pit like a stone found in the heart of every date.“The palm tree begins with a pit and ends with a pit,” Al Majraui told the Khaleej Times.
It started with a question: Why throw the pits?
The journey of Al Majroi began decades ago, inspired by her upbringing and her deep relationship with nature.In the 1980s, her and her husband received a plot of the farm from the late Sheikh Zayed, the founder father of the UAE, as part of a nationwide initiative to allot land to citizens. There, he started growing palm trees and started questioning why the date pits were rejected after eating the fruit according to the Khaleej Times.A mother of eight, she balances family life with her passion for crafting. In his spare time, he made traditional items from Palm Frands, such as ‘Sarud’ mats, date baskets and umbrellas for food. He started experimenting with ways to re -prepare every part of the palm.“In 2004, I attended the Liwa Date Festival. I wanted to do something unique. I made Date Pitts (Achhar), Kohl (eyeliner), charcoal and sunny date pits. I also added ‘Sarud’ along with ‘Tall’ to create new designs,” she told Khaleej Times.
Food, beverages, cosmetics, all humble pits
Through the years of research and experiment, Al Mazrui has developed a complete suit of products made of fully date pits:Date pit flour: Pastry, pasta, biscuits, crackers, cakes and even rice are used.Drinks: He has made coffee, tea, soup, soda and even energy drinks.“When I sent the drink to the lab, they informed me that it is eligible as an energy drink,” she said.In personal care place, she also produces:Natural Kohal (eyeliner)Body scrubsSkincare product“My job focuses on changing the by-products in food, medical, care products and beverages without harming nature,” he explained.He said that his mission aligns with the principles of a circular economy citing the inspiration of Sheikh Zayed, who once said:“We focused on farming because we want to live well and trust ourselves.”“Everything contributes to reducing waste and protecting the environment. It also preserves the legacy of palm tree. It is not just a product; it represents progress to our country, land and future generations,” he said.
How it is made: a simple yet careful process
Al Mazrui collects date pits from reliable sources, then:
- Washes and boils them
- Drys pits
- Grind them in two stages until they become a good powder
- Sends powder to a laboratory for safety analysis before packaging
“This powder is sent to a laboratory to ensure its safety before it is packed in seal containers,” he told the Khaleej Times.She emphasizes that the price is not only in the process, but also in the natural nutrition of the pit. According to Al Mazrui, the date pits are rich in fiber, minerals and antioxidants, they help digestion and contribute to the strength of the overall body.“Creating these products benefits the economy by converting waste into useful products. It enhances food security by providing options obtained from the United Arab Emirates,” he said.She began at home with simple tools, experimenting with local ingredients, and including small amounts of date pit in coffee, pasta and tea. Each product was sent for laboratory testing to ensure that it fulfills health standards.“I will never present people anything until I know it is safe,” she said.
Documentation of his work, inspiring future generations
As his compositions became more sophisticated, Al -Mastrai ensured every recipe and documentation of the process.“I wanted to keep an eye on all this and probably share it one day,” she shared.For the large batches required during exhibitions, she shares with factories, as her home-based equipment is not sufficient for large-scale production.Looking forward, he hopes that his journey can be an educational model for children, showing how to produce food, health and care products from the land, a combination of heritage, stability and science.
