Dates are a high-energy fruit and a source of dietary fiber, easy to eat and convenient to keep to hand. They can be eaten either fresh or dried. The Deglet Noor dates are prized for their honeyed taste and are sometimes called the “finger of light.” Their lucid color, smooth appearance and elegant form set them apart.

The dried pitted dates are extremely sweet and brilliantly chewy. Pitted dates got their name from the missionaries of Spain, who brought them at the time of the founding of California’s missions and left them to thrive throughout the region. One serving of dates gives a good amount of iron and calcium, plus 20% of daily dietary fiber. Take these dates to work as a mid-day snack.

Deglet Noor is known as the Royal Date, commonly referred to as the queen of all dates. The reliable Algerian Deglet Noor has a translucent light color, soft touch and soft honey-like taste. Tunisia is a leading dates supplier of Deglet Noor dates, with a 48% share of the world’s market; Algeria supplies a further 20%. These two are the main suppliers of the dates.

Nutrition content of Deglet Noor dates

• Fiber content

Fiber is part of a balanced diet and helps keep digestion regular. It is suggested to consume 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day.

• Sugar content

Dates carry natural sugar from fructose, which is naturally present in fruits and vegetables.

• Antioxidant content

Dates are a good source of dietary fiber and total phenolics, with natural antioxidants such as ferulic acid, anthocyanins, protocatechuic acid and caffeic acid. Deglet Noor dates carry these compounds naturally.

• Mineral content

Deglet Noor dates contain potassium along with the fiber and amino acids that support normal digestion.