Fankha Super Fresh Dates

At the foot of the Tuwaiq Mountains, the desert seems to miraculously come to life. These oases, so rich in mineral-rich aquifers, are home to the Fankha date. In the green desert gardens of the mountainous region, summer temperatures range between 35°C and 40°C - ideal conditions for the ripening process of the fruit, which loves the dry heat. In winter, on the other hand, it can get quite cool in this region, with sometimes heavy rain at 4°C to 10°C.

On a trip to the date farms, we were allowed to taste the freshest dates of this variety. Even before the harvest season begins, they are carefully picked by hand early in the morning before it gets too hot. From the very first bite, this date thrilled us. Under the tender, amber-colored skin hides a rich flesh with a pleasantly sweet, slightly nutty flavor.

Stored in a cool place, the fruit loses none of its freshness and juiciness and tastes just like it was freshly picked from the palm tree. While the lush flesh literally melts in your mouth, you can easily be taken on a journey to the Arabian world.