Fruit
Medjool
A tier
Medjool is the large, soft, caramel-rich date of Moroccan and California fame—thick flesh, wrinkled mahogany skin when cured, and a honey-toffee flavour that eats like candy. Moisture stays high compared with baking dates. Eat out of hand, stuff with nut butter or cheese, or blend into smoothies. Less suited to long dry storage than Deglet Noor; keep cool. The premium soft-date reference worldwide.
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CaramelCaramel SweetHigh MoistureLargeLarge SoftPremium Fresh EatingSoft
History
MA
Medjool palms were treasured in Moroccan oasis culture as a luxury soft date.
US
Offshoots brought to California founded the US Medjool industry after Moroccan disease threats.
US
Coachella Valley and Arizona expanded commercial Medjool production.
Global gourmet retail made Medjool the default premium soft date.