Dates

Fresh - Retailer Assigned

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Organic

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Description

Sweet and succulent, dates are a nutritious fruit known for its rich flavor and numerous health benefits. They come in various types including Barhi, Medjool, and Deglet Noor.

Botanical Name

Phoenix dactylifera

Also Known As

Date Palm Fruit, Palm Dates

Origin

Middle East and North Africa

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Commercial guidance is maturity-dependent. A fresh or on-branch label does not identify the ripeness stage or cultivar.

Temperature

0°C (32°F); select humidity by maturity and cultivar

Humidity

70-75% for ripe dates; 90-95% for yellow Khalal Barhee dates

Yellow Khalal Barhee dates have a reported air-storage period of up to 7 weeks at 0°C and 90-95% RH. Do not apply ripe-date multi-month durations to every fresh date.

Nutritional Information

The nutrition facts for fresh dates are as follows: Energy per 100 grams is around 277 kilocalories, protein is 2.45 grams, fat is 0.15 grams, and carbohydrates are 74.97 grams. Fiber is around 8 grams, sugars are 64 grams, and water content is 21 grams per 100 grams of dates. Dates are a good source of potassium with around 656 milligrams, magnesium with 54 milligrams, and copper with around 0.4 milligrams per 100 grams.

"Nature's candy with immense nutritional value."