What’s the difference between Medjoul dates and other dates?
Medjoul dates are often called the ‘King of Dates’ because of their large size and intense caramel sweetness. They are plump and fudgy, and are both delicious as a snack on their own as well as bringing a rich caramel flavour to savoury and sweet dishes.
Where do your Medjoul dates come from?
Zaytoun Medjoul dates are sourced from Palestinian growers in the Jordan Valley. They are harvested, sorted and packed in Palestine. All packaging is printed in Palestine.
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Why are Medjoul dates so good for you?
They’re a great source of fibre, and contain 16 vitamins and minerals including iron and potassium. With naturally-occurring sugars which are easily broken down by the body, they’re an ideal healthy energy-boosting snack.
How to store Medjoul Dates
Please note that our Essential Medjoul dates have a relatively short shelf-life which is to ensure the fruit is enjoyed at its best.
- We recommend storing Medjoul dates chilled.
- Once opened they should be stored in an airtight container to maintain moisture and eaten within one month.
- The dates can be stored unopened for up to six months in the refrigerator and for one year in the freezer.
- Dates can develop sugar crystals at ambient temperatures, which you can wash away in warm water.
How to eat your Medjoul dates?
We advise you to split open your Medjoul date and remove the stone before eating. Our dates are a 100% natural unprocessed fruit, and although they are meticulously sorted, you might, on a rare occasion, find one with a small insect or a fine black mould inside. This can happen with fruit and in our experience, it doesn’t affect the rest of the fruit in the box. If you encounter this, please remove the faulty date and enjoy the rest of the dates in the box.
Even though these are natural occurrences we would appreciate it if you let us know at contact@zaytoun.uk so we can monitor them.
Why are there white specks on my dates! What is this?
Our Medjoul dates are best stored in an airtight container once opened, and consumed within 2 weeks. Otherwise, sugar crystals may then form as a white substance on the skin. This doesn’t affect the flavour and if you prefer, you may rinse the dates with warm water to dissolve the crystals.
Tell us what you think
As always, we would love your feedback on deliveries, products, our service and anything you think is important for us to know. We always want to do our best for you. Tell us what you think
If you have a problem with your box of dates. DO NOT throw the box away – if one or two of the dates have a defect the rest should be fine to eat. Please email us and include the following:
- Photos
- The batch code number
- Where were the dates purchased from
- When did you buy them
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