Are all dates Medjool dates?
Medjool dates are a FRESH FRUIT. Most people think of dates as a dried fruit because they’re thinking of the dates you buy in the baking aisle. Medjool dates are actually harvested from the date palm, cleaned, sorted and packaged right away. There’s no processing and they’re never physically or chemically dried.Click to see full…
Medjool dates are a FRESH FRUIT. Most people think of dates as a dried fruit because they’re thinking of the dates you buy in the baking aisle. Medjool dates are actually harvested from the date palm, cleaned, sorted and packaged right away. There’s no processing and they’re never physically or chemically dried.Click to see full answer. Simply so, can I substitute regular dates for Medjool dates?The main difference (that matters when cooking with them) is that normal dates are harder than Medjool dates. They should substitute fine. If you like the taste of the dates you have, just use them as you would any medjools.Secondly, what is the difference between dates and pitted dates? Unpitted Dates: Date in a whole shape with seed inside is called un-pitted or whole Date. Pitted Dates: When seed is removed from the Date it is called pitted or seedless Date. Usually during the process, cap is also removed before pitting the date and such stage is called de-capping. Keeping this in view, are Medjool dates seasonal? They typically begin to bear fruit in April or May, and are “ripe for the picking” around late August to September. A single tree can produce 200 to 300 pounds of fruit per year, and it can be harvested many times throughout a season, as the dates do not ripen all at once.Which type of dates are best?The dates are grown in many tropical countries, but the dates produced in Saudi Arabia are best among the varieties. A variety of dates, called AJWA, grown in Medina, is best in dates. Egyptian, Irani and Tunisian dates are also fine. So consume this delicious and delectable fruit to help you stay healthy.
