Medjool dates are native to Morocco and are among the hundreds of different varieties of dates. However, out of all these varieties, medjool dates are the only ones dubbed as the fruit of kings. Originally, only the royalty got to eat medjool dates and they are believed to fight off fatigue.

These medjool dates have a deep amber-brown with a somewhat crinkly skin with a shimmering appearance because of the natural sugar crystals. When you bite into one, your teeth will be sinking into that satisfyingly sticky flesh with a rich caramel taste that has a touch of cinnamon and hints of wild honey. Medjools practically melt in your mouth with a luscious taste that will make you think that they were warmed first in the oven.   

Dates Through the Years 

Dates are regarded as the world’s oldest cultivated fruit, with fossils showing that date palm trees were already thriving even way back 50 million years ago. The date palm’s fruit was already consumed during 5,000 to 6,000 BCE and was cultivated in the Middle East for around 6,000 years.  

The date palm was referred to by ancient cultures as the “tree of life”, with every part of the tree being used, from the leaves to the trunk. Dates are also the staple nutritional source for the nomadic people due to their high content of carbohydrates, high levels of potassium, and easy portability.  

As mentioned earlier, there are hundreds of date varieties cultivated all over the world and approximately 12 of them can be found in the US. These dates can be classified as dry, semi dry, or soft. The soft dates like the Medjool, Barhi, Halawy, and Khadrawy have a creamy and sweet flesh due to their high amounts of moisture. The semi dry dates like Zahidi and Deglet Noor have less sweetness, chewiness, and moisture. Meanwhile, dry dates like Thoory or also known as bread date have very little moisture and rather dry and hard skin. 

Special Kurma Dates for Your Sweet Tooth 

Kurma dates are now available in various exciting flavors. For instance, you can now enjoy delicious and fresh almonds inside California’s best medjool dates. These are then covered in dark and rich Indonesian chocolate. This is one of the best treats you can get that has a sweet savory taste and delicious crunch that you cannot simply expect from other chocolate treats. 

If almonds are not your thing, don’t worry because there are still other options for you. California is best known for having the best giant medjool dates and these are lovingly packed with guaranteed all-natural peanut butter before it is covered in dark and rich Indonesian chocolate. This is the kind of treat that everyone in the family will surely love and enjoy.

There is no denying that medjool dates are among the best of the best out of all date varieties out there. And when combined with high quality chocolate, you can look forward to enjoying a sweet and delicious treat like no other!