Dates - Red Fresh
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Country of Origin - Egypt
Class / Cat - I (Premium Quality)
Average Weight - 15 Grams
Introduction
Red Fresh Dates - also known as Zaghloul Dates - have a deep red skin and a deliciously crisp, white flesh. This exotic fruit is very rare and unique, and can be enjoyed differently at any stage of ripeness. They contain a small brown stone - or pit - that is inedible.
History
Red Dates are native to Egypt and dates are known to have been cultivated in Egypt since around 4000 BC. Interestingly, Red Dates are historically (and still now) pollinated and harvested by hand. Some pickers are taught from a very young age to climb the Red Date palm trees - that can grow up to 30 feet - to harvest the fruits.
Regions
Red Dates are native to Egypt, but nowadays are grown in places like India and Isreal. In fact, their largest place of cultivation is now in India, where they are grown and shipped all over the world – particularly Southeast Asia, Canada, and Europe.
Flavours & Texture
Red Dates are slightly milder than regular dates. They are beautifully sweet with a caramel-like flavour that offers notes of cinnamon and sugar cane. When fresh, Red Dates have a very crisp, apple-like texture. When dried, they become soft, moist and wrinkled like other dates.
Preparation
We recommend eating Red Dates when they are fresh and crisp as a raw snack. However, they are commonly enjoyed dried, too. Red Dates make an excellent addition to smoothies, syrups, desserts, and jams as a natural sweetener.
Nutritional Value
Red Dates are rich in fibre, potassium, iron, and B-vitamins.
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Calories per 100g |
110 Kcal |
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Fat |
0 g |
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Carbohydrates |
30 g |
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Fibre |
3 g |
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Protein |
1 g |
SHIPPING
All orders are dispatched within 1-4 business days on a next-day delivery service. Alternatively, choose your desired delivery date at the checkout – available delivery dates will be displayed in your cart. If no date is selected, your order will be dispatched at the next available date. We cannot guarantee delivery will be possible on the chosen date. You will receive an email notification with tracking details when your order is dispatched.
We offer FREE delivery on all orders over £75 including our selection boxes.
Our shipping rates are as follows:-
England - £6.95
Scotland - £11.95
Northern Ireland - Not currently available
Customers are responsible for being present at the shipping address on the delivery date. Exotic Fruits are not responsible for any missed or attempted deliveries that must be rearranged by the customer.
All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets, straw, or hay to protect the fruit during transit.
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable, we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy, so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- All requests must contact us within 24 hours of order receipt. We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
