Quality Dates -1kg

Dates are the sweet, fleshy fruit of the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera), which is native to the Middle East and North Africa. The oblong, single-pitted fruits are enjoyed either fresh or dried and are known for their rich, caramel-like flavor and chewy texture. 

Appearance and texture

Size: Dates are typically oval or cylindrical, measuring 3 to 7 centimeters long.

Color: Depending on the variety and ripeness, the skin of a date can range in color from bright red or yellow when fresh to deep amber or dark brown when dried.

Fresh vs. dried: Dates are often sold in a semi-dried state, which gives them a soft, plump, and wrinkled appearance. Fresh dates are smoother and less dehydrated.

Seed: Inside the fruit's sweet pulp is a single, hard, oblong stone or pit. 

Flavor profile

The flavor of dates intensifies as they ripen and dry, becoming richer and more concentrated. 

Sweetness: Dates are naturally very sweet due to their high sugar content, which is primarily fructose, glucose, and sucrose.

Tasting notes: Many people compare the taste to caramel, honey, or toffee, sometimes with notes of cinnamon or butterscotch.

Varieties: Different types of dates have distinct flavor and texture profiles.

Medjool: A large and popular variety, known for its moist texture and distinctly sweet, caramel-like taste.

Deglet Noor: A drier and firmer date with an amber color and a slightly nutty flavor.