Dorothy Lane Rancho Meladuco Organic Sun-Ripened Dates 2-lb Gift Box

The Dates Everyone Is Talking About!

Indulge in sun-ripened sweetness with Rancho Meladuco's Organic Medjool Dates. Nestled in the heart of California's Coachella Valley, not far from Palm Springs, Rancho Meladuco cultivates the finest organic dates for a truly superior taste experience.  In addition to dates’ naturally delicious taste–sweet with caramel and brown sugar notes–as well as a candy-like soft, chewy texture, they are also a nutrient-dense superfood full of potassium and other important minerals and nutrients like iron, magnesium, selenium, and more. They have been hailed as "The World's Best Dates" by Bon Appétit magazine. Just one bite and you'll taste why!

Natural Crystallization:  A white crystalized substance may appear on the dates. This is simply sugar naturally occurring within the fruit and is completely safe to consume.  As the dates dehydrate over time, the sweetness and flavor intensifies.  

Ingredients: Organic Medjool Dates

Storage

While they are shelf stable, they are best stored in the refrigerator to extend their freshness.

What are those white spots on your fancy dates? They're a sign of nature, not something to be spooked about. Here's the deal:

    Sugar Surprise: As the dates dry out, all that natural sugar gets concentrated. This can create a perfect situation for some of the sugar to crystallize, showing up as white spots.
    Safe to Eat: Those white spots, be they yeast or crystallized sugar, are totally safe. They don't affect the taste or quality of your dates.

As these dates start to dehydrate, they are still considered a fresh fruit.  Rancho Meladuco uses sustainable packaging allowing air flow and some drying out over time.  However, as they dry out, the flavor and sweetness concentrate and in our opinion taste even better!