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 Â
 Approximately ****5%
B.   Invert Sugar Content Â
 Approximately *0% (Medjool variety)
C.   Cleanliness Standard Â
 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 Â
 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.
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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 AÂ Â Â 0%
Vitamin CÂ Â Â 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.
