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Medjool Dates

Country of Origin: Australia

This medium to large size fruit is broadly oblong to oval in shape. It ripens from a yellow to amber, curing to a very dark earthen brown. When cured the flesh is firm. This fruit has a distinctive honey caramel flavour.

Dates:

• Are almost completely carbohydrate
• High in vitamin B3 and B5, potassium, calcium and magnesium
• Good amount of iron (non-heme) 10 medium dates contains 3mg of iron (best if taken with vitamin C)

NOTE: Insecticide Free. As with most dried fruit, an increase in water consumption is recommended. Also, dried fruit in comparison to fresh fruit may have a lower vitamin and mineral content and has a higher concentration of it's natural sugars.

CAUTION: CONTAINS PITS, not suitable for young children's lunch boxes.