There are six hundred varieties of cultivated dates worldwide. Most of the dates are cultivated in North Africa and the Middle East.
Organic date growers believe by using organic methods dates obtain the best flavor and fullest sweetness. These methods include feeding the date palms with rich organic compost.
What to look for?
Storage and preparation tip:
Cooking with Date:
Dates make easy appetizers. They can be coped and used in breakfast cereal, puddings, breads, cakes, cookies, ice creams and candy bar. Dates work in savory dishes such as couscous and stews.
Date Nutrition Facts:
Dates are rich in fiber and potassium.
