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Dates
"Nature's sweetest gift"
Sweet and nutritious, dates are the edible fruits of the palm tree, rich in natural sugars, fiber, and antioxidants.
Also known as
Dates palm, Phoenix date palm
Botanical name
Phoenix dactylifera
Product Details
PLU Code
94263
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Dates › All Sizes
Origin
Middle East, North Africa
Temperature
0°C (32°F); select humidity by maturity and cultivar
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Dates
Dates have been a staple food in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries and come in various stages of ripeness and processing.
Nutrition Information
Dates are high in natural sugars, fiber, and minerals. Here are some of the key nutrition facts for dates.
Per 100 grams of dates, they contain approximately 277 calories, 64 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of proteins, 0.2 grams of fat, and 8 grams of fiber. They are rich in potassium with 656 milligrams per 100 grams, and they also have copper, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins.
Storage & Handling
Commercial guidance is maturity-dependent. A fresh or on-branch label does not identify the ripeness stage or cultivar.
Temperature
0°C (32°F); select humidity by maturity and cultivar
Humidity
70-75% for ripe dates; 90-95% for yellow Khalal Barhee dates
Storage Notes: Yellow Khalal Barhee dates have a reported air-storage period of up to 7 weeks at 0°C and 90-95% RH. Do not apply ripe-date multi-month durations to every fresh date.
Conditional guidance
Source: UC Davis: Date produce facts.
Applies to: dates with a confirmed maturity stage and cultivar.
Confirm ripeness and cultivar before selecting humidity or storage life.
The Khalal example is specifically Barhee; it is not a protocol for every fresh-date cultivar.
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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