Dates Medjool Organic

Dates are a kind of fruit, specifically a drupe, grown on date palm trees. Dates are dried prior to being eaten. Medjool dates are also known as the "king of dates" or "crown jewel of dates." They are very large in size. Although it is very sweet, medjool dates only contain about 66 calories each. They are a good source of fibre and contain high levels of potassium, magnesium, copper and manganese. Medjool dates also have a significant amount of fruit sugar, but this can make them a perfect alternative to other forms of dessert.