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Dried Dates, Pitted Deglet Noor — No Sugar Added - 1 lb (16 oz)

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Deglet Noor: Lower Glycemic Index Than Medjool, Better for Cooking, 40% Cheaper Per Pound
Deglet Noor dates have a glycemic index of approximately 42, compared to approximately 55 for Medjool, making them the better choice for blood-sugar-conscious buyers. A PMC review on dates and hypertension confirmed that regular moderate date consumption can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improve lipid profiles without adverse metabolic or glycemic outcomes. The firmer texture, milder sweetness, and lower price make Deglet Noor the culinary date variety that Middle Eastern and North African cooking is actually built around.
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  • Natural sun-drying no added sweeteners, no preservatives, no additives of any kind
  • Firmer texture than Medjool: holds shape during cooking, chops cleanly for recipes
  • Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov
  • Naturally nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free
  • Packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bulk bag
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Deglet Noor is the date variety that actually does most of the work in traditional Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. Medjool gets all the American attention because it's bigger, softer, sweeter, and photographs well on Whole Foods aisle displays. Deglet Noor is what Moroccan grandmothers reach for when they're making lamb tagine with dates, date-stuffed Ma'amoul cookies, or Tunisian date-almond filling for pastries. The firmer texture holds up to cooking without dissolving into a sticky mess. The milder sweetness lets the other flavors in a dish come through instead of steamrolling them. And the price per pound runs meaningfully lower than Medjool, which matters when you're buying dates by the bag for actual cooking rather than eating one at a time as dessert. Ours are whole pitted Deglet Noor dates, packed fresh in Monroe, NY in a resealable bulk bag. kosher certified.

Product Specs

  • Variety: Deglet Noor (translation: "date of light" in Arabic)

  • Form: whole pitted dates, pit already removed

  • Processing: natural sun-drying, no added sweeteners or preservatives

  • Origin: typically California Coachella Valley or imported North African (Tunisia, Algeria)

  • Packaging: resealable bulk bag, sizes on product page

  • Certifications: kosher certified

  • Shelf life: 6 to 12 months pantry sealed, up to 18 months refrigerated, 2 years frozen

  • Allergens: naturally nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free. Shared equipment with tree nuts, so cross-contact is possible.

Deglet Noor vs Medjool: Which Date Do You Actually Want

This is the single most useful thing to understand about the date category, and most retailers don't explain it.

Medjool dates are large, soft, intensely sweet, honey-caramel in flavor, and expensive. They're the right choice for eating whole as dessert, stuffing with almonds or goat cheese as an appetizer, or any application where the date is the featured ingredient. They're also the reason most Americans think all dates are candy-sweet.

Deglet Noor dates are smaller, firmer, less sweet, more lightly caramel with a slight nutty backnote. They hold their shape during cooking instead of dissolving. They chop cleanly for use in recipes. They cost roughly 40-50% less per pound than Medjool. They're what traditional Middle Eastern and North African cuisine actually uses.

If you're buying dates for eating whole: Medjool.

If you're buying dates for cooking, baking, or blending into recipes: Deglet Noor.

If you've tried dates once and thought "too sweet, too sticky, not for me," you probably had Medjool and would actually prefer Deglet Noor for most uses.

Where These Actually Go

Tagines are the big one. Moroccan lamb tagine with dates, Algerian chicken tagine with apricots and dates, lamb shoulder slow-cooked with Deglet Noor and preserved lemon. The dates hold their texture through long braising and contribute sweetness without dominating the dish.

Ma'amoul and Middle Eastern pastries. Date-filled shortbread cookies that appear at Eid, Easter, and holiday gatherings across the Levant and North Africa. The filling is Deglet Noor pitted dates processed into paste with spices (cardamom, cinnamon, rose water).

Date syrup (silan). Simmered Deglet Noor dates reduce into the traditional Middle Eastern natural sweetener. Use it on pancakes, yogurt, or in Iraqi and Yemeni cooking.

Moroccan pastilla and savory pastries. Chopped Deglet Noor folds into pigeon or chicken pastilla filling for sweet-savory balance.

Energy balls and no-bake protein bars. Blended dates bind oats, nut butter, and cocoa into protein balls. Deglet Noor works better here than Medjool because the slightly drier texture holds the ball shape more reliably.

Date paste for baking substitution. Blended dates replace sugar and butter in many vegan and paleo baking recipes. Cheaper and more functional with Deglet Noor than with Medjool.

Stuffings for poultry and lamb. Mediterranean-style stuffings with rice, nuts, herbs, and chopped dates. The firmer texture holds up through roasting.

Trail mix. Chopped Deglet Noor dates work in trail mix where Medjool would go too sweet and too sticky.

Date shakes and smoothies. Blend soaked dates with milk (or non-dairy milk) for traditional Middle Eastern date shakes.

Nutrition Per 1 oz Serving (About 3-4 Dates)

  • 80 calories

  • 0.7g protein

  • 0.1g fat

  • 2g fiber

  • 19g natural fruit sugar

  • 4% DV potassium

  • 4% DV magnesium

  • 3% DV copper

  • Polyphenols and flavonoids

Dates are calorie-dense from natural sugar. Portion control matters for diabetic and blood-sugar-conscious buyers. The fiber helps moderate blood-sugar spikes somewhat, but a full serving still carries meaningful glycemic load.

General nutrition info. Talk to a dietitian about your situation.

Storage 

Keep sealed. Pantry: 6-12 months. Refrigerator: up to 18 months. Freezer: up to 2 years. White sugar crystals forming on the surface over time are natural crystallization, not mold. Actual mold or fermentation smell means discard.

 

Health Benefits of Deglet Noor Dates

Cardiovascular Health: Blood Pressure, Lipid Profiles, and the Potassium-Magnesium Mechanism ▾

  • A PMC review on dates and cardiovascular health (PMC12731471) confirmed that clinical studies demonstrate regular moderate date consumption can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, improve lipid profiles, and positively regulate inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers without adverse metabolic or glycemic outcomes. The review identified the specific bioactive compounds responsible: potassium, magnesium, dietary fiber, polyphenols, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids. The mechanistic pathways documented include reducing oxidative stress, lowering inflammation, enhancing endothelial function through increased nitric oxide bioavailability, and modulating the renin-angiotensin system (the hormonal system that regulates blood pressure).
  • Potassium is the primary cardiovascular mineral in dates, and Baobabmart (May 2025) confirms potassium in dates helps regulate blood pressure by counteracting sodium, with fiber reducing cholesterol by removing it from the digestive system, together lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke. Potassium works as a physiological antagonist to sodium: when dietary potassium intake is adequate, the kidneys excrete more sodium through urine, reducing the fluid volume and arterial pressure that elevated sodium creates. The potassium in dates (approximately 4 percent DV per ounce) contributes to the dietary potassium total consistently associated with cardiovascular protection in population studies.
  • Medical News Today (September 2025) confirms the potassium in dates is important for heart health and that dates are a source of polyphenols that may help protect against diabetes and heart disease. ZOE (May 2026) confirms dates contain phenolic acids and flavonoids two of the primary polyphenol classes with the most robust cardiovascular evidence bases. Polyphenol antioxidants specifically protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation (the form of LDL most directly associated with atherosclerotic plaque formation) and reduce chronic low-grade vascular inflammation.

Lower Glycemic Index Than Medjool: Deglet Noor and Blood Sugar Management ▾

  • Deglet Noor dates have a glycemic index of approximately 42, compared to approximately 55 for Medjool dates, according to Harvard T.H. Chan data. A glycemic index of 42 places Deglet Noor in the low-GI category (below 55), meaning the carbohydrate in these dates absorbs relatively slowly and produces a more moderate blood glucose response than most refined carbohydrate sources of equivalent sweetness. The glycemic load per serving (approximately 4 to 6 Deglet Noor dates, or roughly one ounce) is approximately 18, which is meaningfully lower than Medjool's approximately 33 per comparable serving.
  • The PMC cardiovascular review (PMC12731471) specifically confirms that regular moderate date consumption does not produce adverse metabolic or glycemic outcomes, addressing the primary concern most blood-sugar-conscious buyers have about dates as a high-sugar food. The fiber content (approximately 2 grams per ounce) moderates glucose absorption by slowing gastric emptying and creating a physical barrier to rapid intestinal glucose absorption. Medical News Today (September 2025) confirms the fiber in dates aids digestion and may reduce the likelihood of type 2 diabetes alongside heart disease and other conditions.
  • The honest caveat for diabetics: dates are calorie-dense from natural sugar and their per-ounce carbohydrate content (approximately 19 grams per ounce, all natural fruit sugars) is meaningful. Portion awareness matters. Deglet Noor's lower GI and higher fiber per date (relative to Medjool) make it the better date variety for blood-sugar-conscious buyers, but the 2025 American Diabetes Association guidance specifically recommends limiting consumption to approximately 3 pieces per serving for people managing diabetes. Pair with protein or fat to further moderate the glycemic response.

Polyphenols: Phenolic Acids, Flavonoids, and Antioxidant Protection ▾

  • Deglet Noor dates contain approximately 12 milligrams of polyphenols per gram, making them one of the more polyphenol-dense dried fruits. ZOE (May 2026) confirms dates contain many types of polyphenols such as phenolic acids and flavonoids. The PMC cardiovascular review (PMC12731471) confirms polyphenols in dates contribute to their antihypertensive effects through reducing oxidative stress and lowering inflammation. Baobabmart (May 2025) confirms dates are rich in antioxidants which help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, noting that free radicals can damage cells and contribute to aging and the development of diseases like cancer and heart disease.
  • The polyphenol profile of dates includes caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and sinapic acid (hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives), as well as flavonoids including quercetin, luteolin, and apigenin. These compounds have documented anti-inflammatory activity (inhibiting NF-kB signaling), antioxidant activity (scavenging reactive oxygen species), and in laboratory studies, antiproliferative activity against cancer cell lines though the human clinical evidence for the cancer application is preliminary and requires confirmation in larger human trials before being cited as a health claim.
  • Today.com (March 2025) confirms dates are rich in polyphenols (plant compounds) and fiber alongside copper, B vitamins, calcium, iron, and magnesium, and notes the polyphenol content of dates has caused researchers to examine potential heart health benefits. The polyphenol concentration in dried dates is significantly higher than in fresh dates because the water loss during drying concentrates all polyphenols per unit weight -- the same mechanism that makes dried cranberries higher in polyphenols per ounce than fresh cranberries.

Gut Health: Deglet Noor Polysaccharides as Prebiotics ▾

  • A 2024 study published in ScienceDirect (Food Hydrocolloids) specifically examined the prebiotic properties of Deglet Noor date polysaccharides. The study found that Deglet Noor date polysaccharides modulate antibiotic-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis, enhance intestinal barrier function, increase mucin production (the protective mucus layer lining the gut wall), and positively influence gut microbiota composition. This is a specific Deglet Noor study, not a generic date study, and it confirms that the variety itself carries documented gut health benefit from its specific polysaccharide content.
  • ZOE (May 2026) confirms dates may help prevent constipation due to their fiber content, as fiber promotes gut health and regular bowel movements, citing a small study where researchers looked at the effects of eating dates for 21 days on bowel regularity. At approximately 2 grams of dietary fiber per ounce, Deglet Noor dates contribute meaningful soluble fiber (primarily beta-glucan and pectin) that feeds beneficial gut bacteria and moderates glucose absorption simultaneously.
  • The gut-microbiome pathway for dates' polysaccharides operates alongside the polyphenol pathway documented in the cardiovascular research. The fiber feeds Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. The polyphenols are metabolized by gut bacteria into bioactive metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties. The 2024 ScienceDirect study specifically documented the mucin production enhancement, which is significant because the intestinal mucus layer is the primary physical barrier preventing bacterial translocation from the gut lumen into systemic circulation a mechanism directly relevant to gut barrier integrity and inflammatory bowel conditions.

Natural Energy: The Fructose-Glucose-Sucrose Combination and Sustained Release ▾

  • Dates provide natural energy from a balanced combination of fructose, glucose, and sucrose three distinct sugars that absorb through different pathways at different rates, producing a more gradual energy curve than refined sucrose alone. Baobabmart (May 2025) confirms dates provide natural energy with fiber ensuring slow sugar absorption and stabilizing energy levels unlike processed sugars, making them suitable for fighting afternoon fatigue or pre-workout energy. At 80 calories per ounce (3 to 4 dates), a small Deglet Noor serving provides quick but moderately sustained energy appropriate for pre-workout, mid-afternoon, or travel snacking.
  • Deglet Noor's glycemic load advantage over Medjool (approximately 18 vs 33 per serving at comparable weights) specifically reflects the energy-release difference between the two varieties. Deglet Noor's lower GI and higher fiber content per date produce a steadier glucose appearance in the bloodstream than Medjool, which is directly relevant to sustained energy without the spike-and-crash pattern associated with higher-GI carbohydrates. For buyers using dates as a pre-workout natural energy source, Deglet Noor is the more metabolically appropriate choice for sustained performance energy versus Medjool's more immediate burst.

Brain Health: Potassium, B Vitamins, and Anti-Inflammatory Neuroprotection ▾

  • Baobabmart (May 2025) confirms Deglet Noor dates promote brain health through their antioxidants and nutrients, with anti-inflammatory properties helping protect against neurodegenerative diseases, while potassium and vitamin B6 support nerve function and mental clarity. The polyphenol antioxidants in dates (flavonoids and phenolic acids) are specifically studied for neuroprotective activity through their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce neuroinflammation the chronic low-grade inflammation in neural tissue that contributes to cognitive decline and is implicated in Alzheimer's disease pathology.
  • Today.com (March 2025) confirms dates contain B vitamins alongside copper, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Vitamin B6 is required for neurotransmitter synthesis including serotonin, dopamine, and GABA three of the four primary neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation, motivation, and anxiety management. Inadequate B6 is associated with depression, irritability, and impaired cognitive function. The B vitamins in dates contribute to the total daily B6 intake alongside other food sources for the population of buyers using dates as a regular dietary staple rather than an occasional treat.

Bone Health: Magnesium, Copper, and Calcium Working Together ▾

  • Dates provide magnesium (approximately 4 percent DV per ounce), copper (approximately 3 percent DV per ounce), and calcium (approximately 2 percent DV per ounce) alongside their potassium and fiber. Today.com (March 2025) confirms dates contain copper, B vitamins, calcium, iron, and magnesium. While the absolute per-ounce contributions of these minerals from dates are modest compared to the contributions from dedicated mineral-dense foods (nuts, leafy greens, dairy), the combination across consistent daily servings of dates as a natural sweetener or snack adds meaningfully to the total daily mineral intake for people who consume dates regularly.
  • Magnesium is a structural component of hydroxyapatite (the mineral matrix of bone) and regulates osteoblast activity (the cells responsible for building new bone). Copper is required for lysyl oxidase, which cross-links collagen fibers in bone matrix -- without adequate copper, bone collagen is structurally weak even when mineral content is normal. The combination of magnesium and copper in dates, while modest per serving, is specifically complementary for bone health when consumed as a regular daily food alongside other mineral-dense foods.

Digestion and Constipation Relief: Fiber, Sorbitol, and Gut Motility ▾

  • Dates provide approximately 2 grams of dietary fiber per ounce (3 to 4 dates), primarily as soluble fiber (pectin and beta-glucan) that absorbs water in the colon, increases stool bulk, and promotes regular bowel movements. ZOE (May 2026) confirms dates may help prevent constipation due to their fiber content, citing a small study where researchers observed the effects of eating dates for 21 days. Daily Harvest confirms a serving of two Medjool dates (or equivalent 4 to 6 Deglet Noor) provides about 3 grams of fiber, which is about 10 percent of daily fiber needs.
  • Dates also contain sorbitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol with documented osmotic laxative activity. Sorbitol draws water into the large intestine, increasing stool water content and accelerating intestinal transit time. This dual mechanism (fiber-mediated bulk formation plus sorbitol-mediated osmotic water retention) makes dates particularly effective for constipation relief and is the basis for the long-standing traditional use of dates for digestive health across Middle Eastern folk medicine. The sorbitol content is modest enough at typical serving sizes (1 to 2 ounces) to produce gentle regularity support rather than the pronounced laxative effect seen at higher sorbitol doses.

Deglet Noor as a Natural Sugar Substitute: The Baking Science ▾

  • Deglet Noor date paste replaces refined sugar in baking at a 1:1 ratio by volume while reducing calories approximately 40 percent and adding fiber, potassium, and polyphenols that refined sugar contains none of. Bottega del Sarto (April 2026) confirms the baking swap that Deglet Noor replaces 1:1 brown sugar, cutting calories 40 percent. Date paste also introduces moisture into baked goods (dates contain approximately 20 percent water), which allows simultaneous reduction of added fat (butter, oil) in many baking applications replacing both sugar and fat with a single natural ingredient.
  • The Maillard reaction (responsible for browning and crust development in baked goods) works with the fructose and glucose in date paste in a way that is comparable to refined brown sugar, producing the crust color and flavor development that baking requires. Refined white sugar (sucrose) browns less efficiently in the Maillard reaction than the reducing sugars (fructose and glucose) in dates. For baking applications that specifically call for brown sugar (cookies, quick breads, granola bars), date paste produces browning behavior closer to brown sugar than white sugar would.
  • Deglet Noor specifically outperforms Medjool for baking substitution for two practical reasons. First, the slightly lower moisture content and firmer texture of Deglet Noor produces a drier, less tacky date paste that incorporates into batter more cleanly than Medjool paste. Second, the lower cost of Deglet Noor (40 to 50 percent less per pound than Medjool) makes buying dates in the 2 lb to 5 lb quantities needed for regular baking-scale date paste production financially practical in a way Medjool is not.

No Added Sugar: What the Designation Means and Why It Matters ▾

  • The "no sugar added" designation on these Deglet Noor dates is not a claim about the dates being low in sugar all dates are naturally high in fruit sugar from fructose, glucose, and sucrose concentrated through the sun-drying process. The designation means specifically that no sweetener has been added during processing: no cane sugar, no high-fructose corn syrup, no apple juice concentrate, no glucose syrup, no artificial sweetener. The natural sugar content of approximately 19 grams per ounce is entirely from the date palm fruit itself.
  • This matters in the date category because some commercial date products (particularly sugar-coated dates sold for gifting, and some date-based snack bars) do add sugar to boost sweetness or to create a surface crystalline coating. Buyers monitoring added sugar intake per FDA nutrition labeling guidelines (the 50 gram per day added sugar daily value) can count the full sugar in these Deglet Noor dates as zero grams of added sugar, with all carbohydrate counted as natural fruit sugar. The glycemic and metabolic impact of natural fruit sugars at moderate servings is documented as more favorable than equivalent amounts of added refined sugar, per the PMC cardiovascular review (PMC12731471).

Are Deglet Noor dates gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free? ▾

  • Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. Dates are a tree fruit (date palm) and contain none of these allergens by nature. Important caveat: these dates are processed on equipment that also handles tree nuts, so cross-contact is possible. For individuals with severe or anaphylactic tree nut allergies, please check the specific product label for the current allergen statement before purchasing for severe allergy management.

How should I store Deglet Noor dates after opening? ▾

  • Reseal the bag firmly after every use and store away from heat and direct light.
  • Room temperature (sealed bag, cool dark location): 6 to 12 months
  • Refrigerator (sealed bag or airtight container): up to 18 months
  • Freezer (airtight container): up to 2 years with no quality loss
  • For the 2 lb bulk size, portion into smaller airtight containers immediately on arrival and refrigerate what you will not use within 3 to 4 months.

Nutrition Facts and What They Actually Mean

Per one ounce (28g), approximately 3 to 4 whole pitted Deglet Noor dates. Values from USDA FoodData Central. Note: the 185 cal / 18.5g fat values in the reference image are raw walnut values and do not apply to this product. Correct Deglet Noor date values are below dates are a low-fat, carbohydrate-dense food with a profile that could not be more different from walnuts.

Nutrient Per 1 oz %DV
Calories 80 4%
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 19g --
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 0.7g 1%
Potassium ~168mg 4%
Magnesium ~14mg 3%
Copper ~0.07mg 8%
Calcium ~14mg 1%
Iron ~0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg 4%
Vitamin K ~1.5mcg 1%
Polyphenols ~12mg/g --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Medjool dates are large, soft, intensely sweet, honey-caramel in flavor, and expensive. They are the right choice for eating whole as dessert, stuffing with almond butter or goat cheese, or any application where the date is the featured ingredient. Glycemic index approximately 55 (medium).

Deglet Noor dates are smaller, firmer, less sweet, more lightly caramel with a slight nutty backnote. They hold their shape during cooking without dissolving. They chop cleanly for recipes. They blend into paste more smoothly for baking substitution. They cost roughly 40 to 50 percent less per pound than Medjool. Glycemic index approximately 42 (low). They are what traditional Middle Eastern and North African cuisine actually uses tagines, Ma'amoul, date syrup, pastilla, stuffings. Quick rule: Medjool for eating whole. Deglet Noor for cooking, baking, and blending.

In controlled portions, yes, and Deglet Noor is the better date variety for this. With a glycemic index of approximately 42 (low) compared to Medjool's approximately 55 (medium), Deglet Noor produces a more moderate blood glucose response. The 2 grams of fiber per ounce further moderates absorption. The PMC cardiovascular review (PMC12731471) specifically confirmed that regular moderate date consumption does not produce adverse metabolic or glycemic outcomes in clinical studies.

The honest caveat: dates are calorie-dense from natural sugar at approximately 19 grams per ounce. The 2025 American Diabetes Association guidance recommends limiting to approximately 3 pieces per serving for people managing diabetes. Pair with protein (nuts, yogurt) to further moderate the glycemic response. Discuss significant dietary changes with your physician or registered dietitian.

Soak 1 cup of pitted Deglet Noor dates in warm water for 15 to 30 minutes until softened. Drain, reserving the soaking water. Blend the soaked dates in a food processor or high-speed blender, adding the reserved soaking water one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, thick paste. Typical ratio is about 2 to 4 tablespoons of water per cup of dates.

Use date paste as a 1:1 substitute for brown sugar by volume in baking recipes, replacing approximately 1 cup of brown sugar with 1 cup of date paste and reducing the recipe's added liquid by about 3 to 4 tablespoons (since the paste adds moisture). Store date paste refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.

It means no sweetener has been added during processing. The natural sugar content (approximately 19 grams per ounce) is entirely from the date palm fruit fructose, glucose, and sucrose concentrated through natural sun-drying. No cane sugar, no high-fructose corn syrup, no apple juice concentrate, no artificial sweetener has been added. Some commercial date products add sugar to boost sweetness or create a surface crystalline coating. These dates use none. Under FDA nutrition labeling rules, the full sugar content is counted as 0 grams of added sugar with all 19 grams counted as natural fruit sugar.

Yes. A PMC review on dates and cardiovascular health (PMC12731471) confirmed that clinical studies demonstrate regular moderate date consumption can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, improve lipid profiles, and positively regulate inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers without adverse metabolic or glycemic outcomes. The mechanisms: potassium regulates blood pressure by counteracting sodium; fiber reduces cholesterol absorption; polyphenol antioxidants reduce vascular inflammation and LDL oxidation; magnesium supports cardiac function. Medical News Today (September 2025) confirms the polyphenols in dates may help protect against diabetes and heart disease alongside their potassium and fiber cardiovascular contributions.

Yes. Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (BDMC / TBD). The certification covers the complete product as packed and delivered. For restaurant, bakery, and food service buyers requiring Kosher certification documentation, documentation is available on request at 877-471-4870 or through the contact form.

Natural sugar crystallization, not mold. As Deglet Noor dates age in the bag, the natural fruit sugars can migrate to the surface and crystallize into white granular crystals. This is identical to the sugar bloom you see on aged chocolate and is a normal occurrence with all high-sugar dried fruits stored at room temperature. The dates are completely safe to eat. If you want to remove the crystals, a brief warm water rinse dissolves them. If anything smells fermented or musty, or if you see fuzzy mold (soft and fuzzy vs dry and granular crystals), discard the bag.

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