This fruit grows on the giant date palm, native to the Middle East. The name is thought to come from the Greek word for "finger," after the shape of the fruit. Dates require a hot, dry climate to flourish. Most varieties range from 1 to 2 inches long and are oval in shape. All dates have a single, long, narrow seed. The skin is thin and papery. The flesh is extremely sweet. Dates are green when unripe and turn yellow, golden brown, black or mahogany red, depending on the variety, as they ripen. [www.QinSen.com]
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Choose plump, soft dates with a smooth, shiny skin. Avoid very shriveled dates or those with mold or sugar crystals on the skin. [www.QinSen.com]
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Store fresh dates wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Dried dates can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months, or up to a year in the refrigerator. [www.QinSen.com]
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Uses & Preparation:

When fresh, dates contain about 55 percent sugar, a percentage that increases dramatically as the date dries and sugar becomes concentrated.


To remove pit, make a slit in date and push back flesh. Pull out pit.
Substitute dates for raisins in such things as breads, puddings and cookies.
Add to breakfast cereals (hot or cold).
Availability:
Year-round, depending on variety.

Nutrition Information:
Fat, sodium, and cholesterol free.
Good source of fiber.

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