Large Organic Medjool Dates 5 lbs (approximately 120 dates) - Ships Direct from the Growers in Coachella Valley California (Latest Crop!)

Publisher/Manufacturer: Bard Valley Growers
Product specifications: Organic Medjool Dates
Item type: Organic Medjool Dates

Product description:

Medjools are one of the most popular dates to break your fast with. We are pleased to provide organic dates! This item ships direct from our specially selected grower in the Bard Valley, California. (fast shipping always using Priority Mail)

Medjool dates are a type of tree fruit that originate in the Middle East and North Africa, but they can be cultivated with some success in a number of desert-like regions around the world. Dates in general make up an important part of Middle Eastern cuisine, but medjools particularly are prized for their large size, their sweet taste, and their juicy flesh even when dried. They are often enjoyed on their own as a snack or as a flavoring element within a larger meal or baked confection.

There are many different varieties of dates, though all share some basic characteristics. They grow on date palm trees, for instance, and are native to hot, arid climates. Their fruit can be eaten fresh but is more commonly dried, which lengthens its lifespan and prevents early spoilage. Medjool dates are widely regarded as the �best� variety of dates. They are certainly the largest. Many consumers believe that they have the richest flavor as well.

Medjools are often informally known as the �king of dates,� the �diamond of dates,� or the �crown jewel of dates� in reference to their elevated position. They are what is known as a �soft� date. The fruits are usually categorized as soft, dry, or semi-dry in reference to their texture and taste. Soft dates are usually considered to be the most exquisite in part because of how much harder they are to grow, as well as how much more susceptible they are to loss by birds and insects.