Zaytoun Medjoul Dates

Zaytoun Jericho's Finest Medjoul Dates are premium-quality, Great Taste Award-winning whole fruits sustainably grown and ethically sourced from Palestinian farmers in the fertile Jordan Valley, just north of the Dead Sea. Historically celebrated as the "King of Dates" due to their impressive size and luxurious appearance, these whole fruits boast a soft, sticky, and deeply satisfying, fudgy texture accompanied by a rich, natural caramel sweetness. Kept entirely unprocessed and unadulterated, they contain no added sugars, syrups, glazing oils, or sulfur dioxide chemical additives. These Fairtrade-certified, nutrient-dense wholefoods offer a clean and wholesome burst of natural fruit energy while serving as an exceptional source of dietary fiber and essential potassium.

Directions

Enjoy straight from the bag as a wholesomely sweet, decadent snack that pairs beautifully with a fresh cup of coffee or hot tea, making it an ideal choice for afternoon fuel or post-workout recovery. These large, tender fruits require minimal preparation (simply slice lengthwise to remove the internal pit) and can be easily stuffed with almond butter, walnuts, or goat cheese for an elegant hors d'oeuvre. Finely dice or chop them to add rich depth to authentic Moroccan tagines, slow-simmered stews, and savory grain salads. In home baking, blend or mash these fudgy dates into homemade flapjacks, energy bars, vegan brownies, and sticky toffee puddings to act as a brilliant, nutrient-dense natural sweetener. They also make an excellent, chewy contrast when displayed alongside premium artisan cheese and charcuterie boards. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep the dates in an airtight container to preserve their succulent, moist texture and protect them from ambient humidity.

Ingredients

100% Whole Medjoul Dates (Contain fruit stones).

(Note: Free from known allergens. Packaged in an environment that may handle nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, grain gluten, wheat, milk, and soya due to factory cross-contamination controls).

Nutritional Values (Typical per 100g)

• Energy: 1150 kJ / 277 kcal

• Fat: 0.15g

  • of which saturates: 0.0g

• Carbohydrate: 75.0g

  • of which sugars: 66.5g (Naturally occurring fruit sugars)

• Fibre: 6.7g

• Protein: 1.8g

• Salt: 0.0g

Dietary Information

• 100% Ethical & Fairtrade Certified

• Sustainably Sourced from Palestinian Farming Communities

• Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans

• Naturally Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, & Dairy-Free

• 100% Pure Raw Fruit with No Added Sugar, Processing Oils, or Glazes

• Completely Free from Sulfites, Artificial Preservatives, or Chemical Additives

• Excellent Source of Plant-Based Dietary Fiber to Support Digestive Health

• Naturally Rich in Vital Potassium to Support Nervous System Function

Please Note Ingredients, nutritional values, product packaging and formulations may change from time to time. While we make every effort to ensure product information is up to date, manufacturers may amend their ingredients or specifications without notice. Please refer to the product packaging for the most accurate and up-to-date information before use.