Blog|Articles|February 2, 2024

Dates

Fun fact! Dates are typically left on the palm until completely ripe. That means they are already slightly dry prior to harvest. This is done to prolong shelf life, and the fruits are still considered fresh.

Dates are typically left on the palm until completely ripe. That means they are already slightly dry prior to harvest. This is done to prolong shelf life, and the fruits are still considered fresh.

Source: Dates. Agricultural Marketing Research Center. January 2023. Accessed February 1, 2024. https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/fruits/dates

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