Medjool Dates, Contains Pits.
Product of Turkey.
Storage and Shelf Life: Store in a cool, dry place. Shelf life: bags – up to 1 year. Bulk – up to 6 months.
Medjool Dates are hand-sorted as they’re packed to ensure top quality in every bite!
Description
Medjool Dried Dates Wholesale
Medjool Dried Dates Wholesale. Medjool Dates, commonly known as the ‘King of Dates,’ are the largest, sweetest and juiciest of the varieties. They have thin, tender skin with a firm, meaty flesh that has a unique flavor. A replenishing fruit that can be enjoyed all on its own or within your favorite recipe!
Medjool Dried 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. Medjool Dried Dates Wholesale.
| Grade | # of Dates Per Pound |
| #1-Jumbo | 16-19 |
| #1-Large | 20-23 |
| 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. Medjool Dried Dates Wholesale. |
Product Specification for Dates
| A. | Moisture Content | Approximately 22-25% |
| B. | Invert Sugar Content | Approximately 70% (Medjool variety) |
| C. | Cleanliness Standard | Medjool dates 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. Medjool Dried Dates Wholesale. |
Packaging
Shelf life is one month at room temperature, six months refrigerated (30-45 degrees Fahrenheit), or one year frozen.
| Packing | Case Dimension L x W x H (inches) | Cartons Per Pallet |
| 5 Kg Bulk Carton | 2-7/8×13-1/2×16 | 162 |
| 15 lbs. Bulk Carton (Fancy grade only) | 3-7/8×13-1/8×16 | 126 |
They are 3 to 7 cm long and 2 to 3 cm in diameter. Each date’s fresh fruits have one seed of about 2 cm long and 6 to 8 mm in diameter. Depending on the variety, the unripe fruits have a bright red to bright yellow color. Dates fruits are very sweet as they have a high sugar content of around 80%. Just like Turkish Dried Apricots.
