King of Dates
Since its discovery in Morocco, the Medjool date has retained its charm and rich essence as “The King of Dates”. This prized fruit has always been appreciated throughout history due to its difficult and labor-intensive cultivation process. Once reserved for Moroccan royalty, the Medjool date was regarded as a precious delicacy, remaining so till this day.
Its unique taste
Known for their large size and delightful taste of rich caramel, hints of wild honey, and a subtle touch of cinnamon. The creamy flesh melts in your mouth with every bite, its bursting sweetness and succulent caramel flavor is pure satisfaction, keeps you coming back for more.
A nutritious super fruit
Medjool dates are regarded as highly nutritious since they’re packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are naturally sweet, high in natural sugars and fiber providing sustained energy for your body. Here are some of their health benefits:
- Natural energy booster
- Regulates blood pressure
- Decreases cholesterol
- Promotes digestion
- Improves bone health
Date palm cultivars
Date palm cultivars can be divided into three groups:
- Soft dates: Soft dates are consumed fresh. This fruit matures fully in the Khelal and soft phases. It has a high moisture content, more than 30%, making it highly perishable.
- Semi-dry dates: This fruit is consumed in a relatively dry phase (without hardening), and some varieties of this group can be consumed in the previous phases. It is an intermediate phase between soft and dry phases, where the moisture content ranges from 20-30%.
- Dry dates: The moisture content of this fruit is less than 20%; and it is often consumed in the dry phase.