Medjool dates are considered one of the finest and most expensive types of dates. It is called the “King of Dates” and is known in the Maghreb countries as “Mejhoul”. This luxurious position is due to its distinction in terms of taste and quality.
Medjool dates are considered one of the finest and most expensive types of dates. It is called the “King of Dates” and is known in the Maghreb countries as “Mejhoul”. This luxurious position is due to its distinction in terms of taste and quality.
Characteristics of Medjool dates:
Medjool dates are considered one of the most expensive dates. The reason behind this is because their cultivation is carried out through a complex process that requires a lot of effort, and the palm trees are naturally pollinated.
- Color of Dates is reddish-brown and covered with a light waxy layer. The skin is of medium thickness attached to the flesh and shrinks, forming many rough wrinkles. The thickness of the flesh is 0.5 - 0.7 cm, soft in texture. The taste is delicious, moderately sweet.
• Medjool is characterized by being large in size and rich in fibre
Why are Egyptian Medjool dates distinguished among any other Medjool dates in other countries?
The Egyptian Medjool is distinguished among the rest of the Medjool in other countries by the appropriate moisture content and distinguished quality, as the Egyptian Medjool is one of the best Medjool dates in the world, especially after the great development witnessed in the cultivation of Medjool dates in Egypt in recent years.
Grades of Medjool dates:
• Premium – dark color and light color – skin separation (from 0 – 10%)
• Delight (Grade A) – skin separation (10%-30%)
• Grade B – skin separation (from 30% - 40%)
Medjool date sizes:
Medjool dates are available in different sizes,the process of sorting and sizing the dates must be done through automatic sorting and not manual sorting to ensure obtaining the correct size. Our company is distinguished that it sorts the size, color and the grade of dates automatically through advanced production lines to ensure the accuracy of the size andthe difference in sizes are based on the International standard weight of each size.
Medjool dates are available in different sizes: small, medium, large, jumbo, and super jumbo. The sorting of sizes is based on the weight of the date:
| Sizes | Average each date weight in gm for each size |
| Small | From 10 – 15 gm |
| Medium | From 15 – 18 gm |
| Large | From 18 – 22 gm |
| Super large (Jambo) | From 22- 25 gm |
| Super Jambo | + 25 gm |
Customer can also order a mix of sizes in one box.
When does the New season of Medjool starts every year?
The New season in Egypt begins in October of each year to harvest the new year’s crop and continues until the harvest is completed. Our company stores the required quantities for permanent customers so that we provide dates all over the year and not only in season, while following the highest quality standards in storage in Ideal conditions to ensure the preservation of date quality.
Benefits of Medjool dates :
The latest studies have confirmed many health benefits of Medjool dates, which include a number of scientific facts, including:
• “Medjool” dates are classified as a rare type of dates that are grown in North Africa in Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan.
• What characterizeMedjool dates from other dates is their large size which is equivalent to about three regular dates
• Rich in fast sugars, and gives a lot of energy.
• It does not contain fatty substances and is rich in fiber.
• Medjool dates are beneficial for people with high blood pressure because of the potassium they contain.
• It also helps digestion and prevents heart contraction.
- Medjool dates are rich in minerals, especially iron and zinc, which are beneficial for those suffering from anemia.
• Rich in phosphorus, manganese, calcium and vitamins that are beneficial for the brain and heart.
