Vitalvibe - Medjool Dates, organic (750g)

Product detailed description

These were brought for you from Israel where they are grown in controlled organic agriculture, in other words, without the use of dubious chemicals, and they are sun dried. This means they preserve a whole range of beneficial substances, minerals, and fibre. They can serve as a healthy treat, an ingredient for sweet desserts, or a source of quick energy during a hectic day, on a trip or during sports. These dates are unpitted, without any preservatives, such as sulphur dioxide, or added sugar.

Natural candy

Medjool is a special variety of Israeli dates dubbed “the fruit of kings”. They are a lot larger, sweeter, and juicier compared to other varieties. They are distinguished by their distinct cinnamon scent and a honey caramel taste, which is why they can be used to make and sweeten sweet dishes.

Why do we also include them in our diet?

Dates are naturally rich in carbohydrates but the fat content is low. They have a pleasantly sweet taste and an exquisite aroma. Due to their high content of easily usable glucose, they serve as a rich and quick source of energy. This is why they are excellent for athletes before a physical performance, as a healthy snack or a sweet treat.

There are important nutrients and vitamins to be found in dates, particularly vitamin B6. Dates are also rich in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, and copper. They contain important antioxidants as well, such as flavonoids and carotenoids. In addition, dates are rich in fibre which is key to maintaining a healthy digestion.

Organic or not. Why should we care about the quality of dried fruits?

Just like with any food, it is worth opting for the highest possible quality when it comes to fruit as well. Organic quality is a true guarantee that you buy the least possible contaminated food. Thanks to a controlled system of organic agriculture, organic food does not contain any residues of agrochemicals, especially pesticides. Dried fruits produced organically are not treated with sulphur and do not contain any other preservatives or added sugar.

These dates specifically are left to dry out in the sun for several days after the harvest. In this way they maintain their characteristic golden brown colour and juiciness. After drying, they are washed and hand-sorted without being sweetened or sulphured.

Watch out for added sugar

A large number of store-bought dried fruits are steeped in sugar solution to make them even sweeter and more appetising. Fruit sweetened in this way is obviously a huge sugar bomb.

Watch out for sulfites

Most dried fruits in the supermarkets are sulphured. The reason is that sulphur dioxide improves the appearance of dried fruit by allowing it to maintain its colour, not turning brown. It is most commonly used in brightly coloured fruits, such as apricots or grapes (in raisins). Sulfites can cause stomach ache, headache, nausea, and asthma-related problems in more sensitive individuals.

Dates have a wide variety of uses in the kitchen

• They taste great on their own, as a snack during physical activity or as a healthy treat.
• You can use them to make raw desserts, granola bars, balls and fruit jams. Try adding them to baked desserts, smoothies, porridge, granola, and fruit salads.
• You can make your own date syrup - a natural sweetener for your dishes.
• The recommended daily dose is 10-30 grams (a small handful).

Ingredients: 100% Medjool dates*. *organic

Storage: 

• Store in a dark, dry, cool place (0-4 °C, max. humidity 70%).
• After some time, sugar from the dates may start crystallising. This does not affect their nutritional value. In this case you can shortly soak them in hot water.
• Close the package tightly after every use.

Country of origin: Israel