Dates

Dried dates are naturally sweet, high in fibre and endlessly useful, but the right variety depends on the job. Use this quick guide to pick yours.

Which dates should I choose?

• Eating and stuffing: Organic Dried Medjoul Dates or Medjoul Dates – the largest, softest, most caramel-rich variety, supplied whole; choose the organic or the natural line.
• Everyday cooking and baking: Organic Deglet Nour Dates Pitted – firmer and less sweet than Medjool, they hold their shape when chopped and cooked, and come ready-pitted.
• Baking mixes: Dates Chopped – small pieces rolled in rice flour so they stay free-flowing through doughs and batters.
• Smoothies, energy balls and date paste: Dates Pitted Freeflow – stone-removed and loose-packed, ready for the blender.

All our dates contain no added sugar and suit vegan and vegetarian diets. Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and reseal after opening – an airtight container keeps larger packs soft for longer.