The gold of the Orient.
Through a whole lot of dedication from our experienced master growers and even more sun, our creamy sweet caramel dates thrive magnificently in the oasis on the edge of the Sahara.
They love the sun and warmth here more than anything. We leave our dates of the Deglet Nour (»Finger of Light«) variety to ripen for up to ten months and only pick them when they are golden and have developed their mild caramel flavor. »Such a fine-tasting fruit needs natural cultivation«, knows picker Safia.
»To protect the fruit from parasites, we carefully cover it with fine-mesh netting. And if our dates do become infested with pests, we rely primarily on natural methods. After harvesting, our dates are only dried and preserved, without any additional sugar. Afterwards they are pitted. Because this is the only way you can taste the mild, creamy sweetness of the Sahara«.
Our dates
Caramel Dates
Our unsweetened, pitted Caramel Dates taste fine and creamy and are full of sunny sweetness – an exquisite delicacy.
Good to know
Dates feel most comfortable in the refrigerator. That way, you can enjoy the sweet treats for longer.
More interesting factsabout dates
Country of origin
Our dates come from Tunisia, because date palms like dryness, low humidity and lots of sunshine. Their roots, up to six meters long, must be in groundwater.
Tips and special features
Our creamy-sweet Caramel Dates can be eaten plain as a snack between meals. They are also suitable as a sweet addition to salads and are a delicious treat when fried or baked in a bacon coat. Some people also use dates for sweetening. Dates are high in fiber and contain many minerals and vitamins, such as vitamin C, potassium, and calcium. They are also a source of vitamin E. Because they are so nutritious, they are also called the »bread of the desert«.
History
The date palm is one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history. It is said to have been cultivated as early as 6000 BC. Researchers assume that they originated in the Afro-Asian dry zone from Morocco to Pakistan and in the area around the Persian Gulf. For nomads and caravans, they were an important foodstuff on the long desert journeys.
Storage
Dates are better kept in a cool place. Due to their high sugar content, they keep well. They will keep even longer if you store them in airtight packaging in a dry place in the refrigerator. That’s why they’ll still taste heavenly even after months.
Nutritional information
| Vitamin A (mg/100 g) | 0.175 mg |
| Vitamin C (mg/100 g) | 3 mg |
| Vitamin E (mg/100 g) | 1.83 mg |
| Potassium (mg/100 g) | 650 mg |
| Calcium (mg/100 g) | 63 mg |
| Dietary fibre (mg/100 g) | 8.7 mg |
| Calorific values: Energy | 288 kcal |
| Fett thereof |
< 0.5 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | < 0.01 g |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | |
| Carbonhydrates | 64.5 g |
| of which sugar | 59.1 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Salt | < 0.01 g |
| © German Food Code 3.02 |
Taste in harmony with people and nature
We use our modern, digitally controlled water management system to save water, always rely on natural predators first when dealing with pests and protect the bees.
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