Description

Dates

There are many varieties grown in California and they are divided into two broad categories: soft and semi-soft or semi-dry. The soft varieties harvested by hand, when still soft and ripe, have a high moisture content, lots of sugar, and a mild flavor. Semi-dry dates are firm, with a lower moisture content.

Grade    # of Dates Per Pound
#*-Jumbo    ****9
#*-Large    ****3
Extra-Fancy    All Sizes
Fancy    All Sizes
Varieties
Medjool    the largest variety (in size) grown. It is very soft with a rich, sweet flavor.
Barhi    is the sweetest and softest of all dates. Frozen they are like caramel candy.
Deglet Noor    firm in texture with a sweet flavor. The seeds have been removed from these dates for ease in using.
Golden Zahidi    considered a "semi-dry" DATE, the Zahidi has a firm texture. It is excellent for baking or eating.
Halawy    A medium sized DATE with a light amber color and a traditional date flavor. Halawy is a sweet, delicious "soft" variety date.
Thoory    the "Bread Date" is the driest variety with a firm skin. Used by desert travelers in the past, it\'s now used by hikers or golfers as a HEALTHY SNACKING date.
Product Specification for Dates
A.    Moisture Content    Approximately ****5%
B.    Invert Sugar Content    Approximately *0% (Medjool variety)
C.    Cleanliness Standard    Clean of dust and dirt while maintaining a naturally clean look.  No bird pecks, rodent bites or like damage.
D.    Preservatives    None
E.    Hydrated Fruit    Consists of increasing the fruit moisture content through a steaming process to MEET moisture content specifications.
F.    Pesticide Use    Organic certified fruit: None (no pesticides, insecticides or fumigation of any type, including Methyl Bromide).  Commercial fruit: Grown naturally without pesticides.

 
Nutritional Information
Pitted DATES: *6 oz. pkg
Serving 5 DATES: *0g
Servings per Container: About *0
Calories: **0
Calories From Fat: 0
Total Fat 0g    0%
Saturated 0g    0%
Cholesterol 0mg    0%
Sodium *0mg    0%
Total Carbohydrate *1g    *0%
Dietary Fiber 3g    *2%
Sugar *8g    -
Protein 1g    -
Iron    2%
Calcium    0%
Vitamin A    0%
Vitamin C    0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,**0 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.