The Al Freihat Blog
Guides, recipes and stories about dates, their origins in Jordan, and how to enjoy them.
Medjool vs Ajwa vs Barhi
How the three varieties differ in flavour, texture and best uses.
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Medjool or Deglet Nour
Two very different dates compared, so you can pick the right one.
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How to Recognise Quality Dates
What to look for when buying: look, feel, ingredients and origin.
Read articleHow Many Dates Per Day?
Why the right amount depends on the person, and how to enjoy them.
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Dates and Blood Sugar
An informational look at dates and blood sugar, and why individual advice matters.
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Eating Dates During Pregnancy
A careful, informational overview of a frequently searched topic.
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Dates for Athletes
A popular natural snack around training, and how people use it.
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White Spots on Dates
Sugar crystals or mould? How to tell the difference, and when to be careful.
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Why Some Dates Are Glazed
Why some dates are coated or sweetened, and why ours are simply whole fruit.
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How to Store Dates
Pantry, fridge or freezer, so your dates stay soft and fresh.
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The Seven-Date Tradition
Where the custom of serving dates in an odd number comes from.
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Why Dates Break the Fast
The meaning and tradition of dates at iftar in Ramadan.
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Ajwa Dates: History
What makes Ajwa special, and why we declare its Jordanian origin.
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The Jordan Valley
Why the Jordan Valley is such a special place to grow dates.
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From Blossom to Harvest
A year in the grove: how a date develops from flower to fruit.
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Chocolate-Stuffed Dates
A few ingredients, no baking, soft Medjool and dark chocolate.
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Date Energy Balls
Three easy no-added-sugar recipes, sweetened only by the fruit.
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Date Paste & Syrup
A natural way to sweeten baking and drinks, using only dates and water.
Read articleHow to Pit and Stuff Dates
The simple technique, plus the best fillings.
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Date Smoothies & Breakfast
Simple ways to sweeten breakfast with dates instead of sugar.
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Dates as a Gift
Ideas for Eid, weddings and special occasions.
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Dates in Food Service
From breakfast buffets to banquets, and how to buy in bulk.
Read articleImporting Dates
What retailers and importers need to know when sourcing dates.
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