Dates
Explore Dry Fruits
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) represent an ancient, highly revered, and booming agricultural sector in the global dried fruit industry, driven by rising demand for natural alternatives to processed sugars. Aba Impex supplies world-class dates harvested from vast, professionally managed palm plantations located across optimal arid regions. Our comprehensive portfolio ranges from premium, large Medjool dates with an elegant caramel texture to semi-dry, resilient Deglet Nour and high-yield industrial varieties. Every harvest lot undergoes advanced heat-sorting and moisture monitoring to clean the fruit, standardize moisture levels, and stop any natural sugaring or crystallization on the skin. Sourced under strict hygienic controls, our dates are free from insect damage, sand particles, or mold. This makes Aba Impex a preferred international supplier for retail supermarkets, major confectionery groups, and health-focused snack brands around the world.
Types
- Medjool Dates (The king of dates; large, moist, premium format)
- Deglet Nour / Ajwa / Sukari (Popular specialty and semi-dry varieties)
- Pitted Industrial Dates / Date Paste (Processing grade for sweetening)
Specification
Parameter | Standard Specification |
Origin | Saudi Arabia / UAE / Egypt / Global Sourcing |
Moisture Content | 15% – 18% (Semi-dry) | 20% – 24% (Moist/Medjool varieties) |
Size / Grading | Jumbo (20g-24g per date) | Large (16g-19g per date) | Medium |
Skin Separation | < 10% maximum (indicates excellent premium grading) |
Sugar Cracking | Nil (surface integrity fully intact) |
Storage Temperature | 0°C to 4°C (For long-term storage to prevent skin sugar blooming) |
Packaging Layout | 1 kg Display Cartons | 5 kg / 10 kg Bulk Industrial Master Cartons |
Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g – Deglet Nour Variety)
Nutrient | Value per 100g |
Calories | 282 kcal |
Total Fat | 0.4 g |
Sodium | 2 mg |
Total Carbohydrates | 75.0 g |
Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g |
Sugars | 63.4 g (Fructose and Glucose energy) |
Protein | 2.5 g |
Potassium | 656 mg |
Magnesium | 43 mg |
Benefits And Uses
- Health Benefits: Offers an immediate source of clean energy thanks to its low-glycemic natural sugars, making it a favorite for athletes. Contains rich fiber profiles that support intestinal health, along with essential minerals like magnesium and selenium.
- Commercial & Culinary Uses: Used directly by health-food companies to manufacture vegan energy bars, date sugars, and natural syrups. It serves as a premium confectionery item often stuffed with nuts, a core ingredient in Middle Eastern holiday baking, and a popular choice for fast-breaking traditions.
