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General Produce
Dates
Receiving Inspecting:
Dates should be well-colored and exhibit characteristics of the variety. Halawy and Khadrawy varieties have a soft texture; Deglet Noor and Zahidi varieties are semi-dry with a firm texture. Avoid dates with sugar crystallization or physical defects such as insect damage.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity (for long-term storage reduce humidity to 75%)
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:
If stored in a warm area, dates may show discoloration, sugar crystallization, loss of flavor/aroma, shriveling, moisture loss, or mold.
High humidity helps maintain soft texture; low temperatures are critical to maintain good quality.
Usage Ideas:
- Stuff dates with blue cheese; wrap with bacon and bake on high heat until bacon crisps; serve as appetizers.
- Top house-made crackers with a purée of roasted eggplant, dates, and garlic; top each with pomegranate seeds.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1/2 cup dates (113g) grams
Calories 310
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 85g31%
Dietary Fiber 8g27%
Total Sugars 75g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 73mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 790mg15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.