Fresh dates like nowhere else!
The dates of the Super Fresh class are goods that can not be surpassed in quality and freshness. Handpicked and carefully packed, the fruits are stored cool throughout and provide us with a taste experience of a very special kind. As a precious delicacy of the Arab world, these incomparably fresh dates have often been served to us during our travels as a sign of special hospitality.
Highly enthusiastic about this delicacy, we could no longer withhold this product from our clientele. While these particularly fresh dates are already considered exquisite in the Arab world, they are unique in our assortment on the European market.
How does the date harvest work?
The date harvest usually takes place between September and October, depending on the growing region and variety. The date palms are shaken until the ripe fruits detach themselves from the panicles. The freshly harvested dates are collected in a large cloth. The dates are then either packaged as fresh produce, processed further or placed in the sun to dry.
The dates of the Super Fresh class, however, enjoy a special treatment. Even before the main harvest begins, the date farmers keep an eye out for precocious fruit, which is then picked by hand. These herald the official start of the harvest season, which is eagerly awaited each year.
Freshly picked from the palm tree, the dates are immediately stored in a cool place to avoid the natural drying process. If the cold chain is always maintained, the fruits can be optimally preserved and they remain as fresh and juicy as directly from the palm tree. To ensure that these particularly soft dates survive their journey well without being crushed, they are carefully packed in single layers.
Our Super Fresh favorites
After tasting different varieties of dates in this freshness, we have chosen four favorites, which we now bring to Europe in best quality.
The Medjool date has been widely available on the market for many years and is especially popular for its soft, luscious flesh and delicious natural sweetness. However, the queen among the dates in the Super Fresh variety is even juicier and absolutely unique in its quality. In addition, our Medjool dates from the Jordan Valley come from the best, organic cultivation.
Super Fresh dates from Saudi Arabia
In addition, we offer three other, lesser known varieties from Saudi Arabia, which we are particularly fond of. The Wanan, the Mactoumi and the Fankha come from the same growing region, but are very different in appearance and taste and therefore complement each other perfectly.
The Wanan date with its lush, dark brown flesh is very mild and tender. It is one of the old varieties that have now largely fallen into oblivion on the conventional market. The Wanan is often compared to the Medjool date, and has also attracted enthusiasts of the fine king date already positively surprised. The Mactoumi is small, roundish and has a great light brown color. It is a little less sweet, so that you always prefer to eat two of them. While the wanan and the mactoumi are somewhat similar, at least in taste, the fankha is quite different. Under the amber-colored skin hides its rich flesh, caramel and pleasantly nutty.
This is pure indulgence!
Those who prefer dates fresh and juicy will love these particularly fresh dates. It is definitely worth tasting all four varieties. While the soft, juicy flesh is of course also suitable for further processing in cooking or baking, it is best to enjoy these wonderful dates pure - because that is how we like them best.
Date ice cream - the perfect refreshment on hot summer days!
For warm summer days we have another very fine tip: Especially the Wanan, the Mactoumi and the Fankha can also be served excellently as fruit ice cream. After just one or two hours in the freezer, the dates turn into a delicious refreshment. Thanks to their low water content, the fruit does not freeze completely despite sub-zero temperatures, but merely solidifies. The cold fruit melts wonderfully on the tongue and is so delicious that we would immediately prefer it to any other ice cream.
