Medjool Dates Exclusive 430g — Gift Edition

Saudi Arabian Medjool Rutab in Gift Edition: Taste and Elegance in One

While Medjool dates are known worldwide, those from Saudi Arabia in the Rutab phase represent an entirely different league. Rutab Medjool is a rare category you'll practically never find on the European market – and now you have it in an exclusive gift edition.

Tradition Instead of Mass Production

In Saudi Arabia, primarily in the Al-Qassim region, Medjool is not perceived as a common commodity. Cultivation here still follows strict traditional methods, where each palm receives individual care. This approach is deeply rooted in local culture, where dates are a symbol of the highest respect and hospitality.

Rutab Phase – Royal Juiciness

What makes these dates absolutely exceptional is their harvest at the Rutab phase – the third stage of ripeness. Rutab represents the peak of juiciness, when the fruit contains up to 45% moisture and reaches its creamiest texture.

In most global commercial production, Medjool are harvested only at the Tamar phase (fully ripe and drier), because they store and transport better. Rutab requires immediate cooling and special logistics from palm to customer. However, Saudi growers in Al-Qassim honor tradition and harvest Medjool precisely at this juiciest phase.

Comparison:
• Regular Medjool (Tamar): Firmer, chewy, less moist
• Our Rutab Medjool: Extra soft, creamy, maximally juicy

Pure Fruit Flavor

The flavor difference of Saudi dates comes from the unique mineral composition of volcanic soil in the Al-Qassim oases. This mineral-rich soil in combination with ideal microclimate gives dates their characteristic deep reddish-brown color and full caramel sweetness.

Result: They don't leave a heavy burnt sugar aftertaste in your mouth, but a pure caramel-honey flavor with fruity notes of raisins and plums.

No Artificial Modification

Unlike mass commercial production, where dried dates are often artificially rehydrated with steam or soaked in glucose syrup to achieve shine and softness, our Rutab Medjool maintain their natural quality thanks to careful harvesting at the right time. They need no additional polishing with syrups or steaming – you're enjoying an authentic fruit in its purest form.

Exclusive Gift Box

This edition is packed in a premium box made of quality materials, designed specifically for gifting. Each fruit is hand-selected and carefully arranged – only the largest and highest quality Jumbo-sized pieces make it into the box. Elegant packaging combines honest cultivation tradition with representative finishing.

Did you know...?

• Rutab Phase – Rarity on European Market: While most global Medjool production is harvested at the Tamar phase (drier, storable), our dates come from the Rutab phase – the peak of juiciness with up to 45% moisture. This phase requires immediate cooling and special logistics, which is why most producers skip it. However, Saudi growers in Al-Qassim honor tradition and harvest precisely at this rarest stage.

• Authentic Arabian Variety Without Modifications: Saudi Medjool remain true to the original variety and are grown using traditional methods without genetic modifications. Arabian growers in Al-Qassim honor centuries-old tradition and authenticity. No artificial steam rehydration, no soaking in glucose syrup – only natural quality achieved through careful harvesting at the right time.

• Hand-Selected and Carefully Arranged: Only the largest and highest quality Jumbo-sized pieces make it into the exclusive gift box. Each fruit is hand-picked and carefully selected to maintain the highest quality. Premium packaging matches the value of contents – elegance from palm to recipient.

Product Origin: Heart of Arabian Tradition in Al-Qassim Region

These premium Medjool dates come from the fertile oases of the Al-Qassim region in central Saudi Arabia. This area is world-renowned as the "garden of dates" and home to more than 8 million palm trees. Here, the finest batches of royal Medjool variety are grown with maximum respect for tradition, not as a mass commercial product.

Why is Al-Qassim So Exceptional?

• Ideal Microclimate and Rich Soil: The specific combination of hot desert sun, rich underground springs, and mineral-rich soil in the oases creates conditions for perfect ripening. Thanks to this, our Medjool dates achieve exceptional juiciness and pure caramel-honey flavor with fruity notes of raisins and plums.

• Heritage of Generations: Our dates come from plantations with long tradition, where cultivation is not just an industry, but a craft passed down from generation to generation. Each fruit is the result of patient care, manual harvesting, and strict selection – only the largest and meatiest Jumbo-sized pieces make it into the exclusive gift box.

• Center of World-Famous Date Festival: The Al-Qassim region is home to the world's largest date festival - Buraidah Date Festival, where over 300,000 tons of dates are sold annually. At prestigious markets there, auctions take place where the highest quality Medjool fruits receive exceptional recognition from local experts and traders from across the region.

• Rare Rutab Phase: Our Medjool are harvested at the Rutab phase – the third stage of ripeness, when they reach peak juiciness with up to 45% moisture. While most global production harvests only at the Tamar phase (drier, storable), Saudi growers in Al-Qassim honor tradition and harvest precisely at this rarest stage, which requires immediate cooling and special logistics.

Size and Weight:

• Extra Jumbo Category for Gift Edition: Only hand-selected fruits in the range of 24-30 grams make it into the exclusive box. Each date is carefully inspected to meet the highest standards of size and quality. This weight category guarantees maximum juiciness, fullness, and intense caramel flavor.

• Impressive Dimensions: With a fruit length of 6 cm, our Rutab Medjool are among the largest and meatiest pieces you can find on the market. Each date is a true "King of Dates" – as Arabs call this variety – and thanks to the Rutab phase, it's up to 3× juicier than regular Medjool.

Important Warning: Pit and Safety

• Natural State with Pit: Dates are delivered in their authentic, unprocessed form and each fruit contains one pit. However, thanks to the soft and pliable texture of these dates' flesh, the pit can be very easily removed with fingers or a light incision.

• Children and Safety: When serving dates to children, we recommend exercising extra caution. Always remove the pit by hand before consumption. For small children, it's safer to cut the fruit lengthwise to ensure the pit is gone, then cut it into smaller bites.

Storage and Shelf Life: How to Preserve Maximum Juiciness

Our Rutab dates are a purely natural product without any chemical treatment or preservatives. Thanks to extra high moisture content (up to 45%), they're ideal for immediate consumption.

• Elegant Serving: The gift box is designed so dates can be served directly in it. It looks presentable on a festive table while protecting the natural juiciness of the fruits.

• Recommended Consumption: To preserve maximum juiciness, we recommend consuming the dates within 1 month of receipt. The Rutab phase is the peak of juiciness – the sooner you enjoy them, the more intense the flavor experience will be.

• Short-term Storage: If you don't eat the dates immediately, store the box in the refrigerator at +5 to +7 °C. They naturally stay fresh for up to 3 months, but their royal juiciness is most intense in the first weeks.

• Protection from Odors: Dates are sensitive to surrounding aromas. The gift box provides basic protection, but if you have strong odors in your fridge, you can place the box in a plastic bag.