Oatmeal Farm Network | Date Varieties

Variety Name	Description
Ajwa	A soft, small, and dark black date from Medina, Saudi Arabia. Prized in Islamic tradition. Has a fine, wrinkled skin, moderately sweet, and a rich, fruity, prune-like flavor.
Ambera	A very large, soft date from Saudi Arabia, prized for its size. It has dark-brown skin and soft, melting flesh with a mildly sweet, fruity, and classic date flavor.
Amir Hajj	A high-quality soft date from Iraq, also known as "Amer Hajj." It is small to medium and round, with a thin, delicate skin and thick, buttery, and very sweet flesh. It is considered a delicacy.
Barhi	A soft, small, round date. Often eaten fresh (khalal stage) when it is yellow, crisp, and slightly astringent, or ripe (rutab) when it is soft, creamy, and syrupy.
Dayri	A soft, long, and slender date with dark-brown to black skin. The flesh is soft and melting, with a rich, sweet, caramel-like flavor.
Deglet Noor	A semi-dry, medium-sized date. Has a firm texture and a translucent amber color. Known for its delicate, nutty, and mildly sweet, honey-like flavor.
Halawy	A soft, small, and slender date with a golden-brown, wrinkled skin. Famed for its delicate, honey-like sweetness and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture with notes of caramel.
Khadrawy	A soft date, often pear-shaped, with a reddish-brown skin. The flesh is exceptionally soft and melting, with a rich, sweet, honey-like flavor. Known for not being overly sugary.
Kholas	A premium, soft date from the Gulf region, often golden-brown. It has a smooth, semi-translucent skin and a soft, melting flesh with a rich, buttery, caramel-like flavor.
Mabroom	A semi-dry, slender, and long date from Saudi Arabia with a dark reddish-brown skin. It has a firm, chewy texture and a rich, complex, less sugary sweetness with a hint of toffee.
Maktoom	A large, soft date from Iraq, with a reddish-brown, thick skin. The flesh is sweet, rich, and slightly chewy. It is a high-quality date, similar to Medjool but often slightly less sweet.
Mazafati	A soft, luscious date from Iran, often called the "Bam date." It is medium-sized and oval with a dark-brown to black, glossy skin. The flesh is very soft and melting, with a rich, sweet, chocolate-like flavor.
Medjool	A large, soft date known as the "king of dates." Has a dark, amber-brown skin and a rich, sweet, caramel-like, and chewy, fibrous texture.
Piarom	A prized semi-dry date from Iran, often long and slender with thin, dark-brown skin. The flesh is firm, chewy, and known for its unique, complex, nutty and smoky-sweet flavor.
Rabbi	A semi-dry, long date from Iran, often dark reddish-black. It has a thin, soft skin that clings to the flesh. The texture is soft and chewy, with a rich, sweet, caramel-like flavor.
Safawi	A semi-dry, medium-to-large date from Saudi Arabia. It has a dark-brown to black skin, a firm, chewy texture, and a rich, classic date flavor that is less sweet than other varieties.
Saghai	A unique two-toned date from Saudi Arabia. It is medium-sized, oblong, and often a light brown or beige at the top while the base is darker. It has a firm, chewy texture and a brown sugar-like sweetness.
Sukkari	A popular soft date from Saudi Arabia, often cone-shaped with golden-brown, wrinkled skin. The flesh is very soft and melting, with an intensely sweet, sugary flavor. Often eaten fresh.
Thoory (Thuri)	A dry, firm date, earning it the nickname "bread date." It is large with reddish-brown skin. The flesh is firm and chewy with a pleasant, nutty, sweet flavor. Ideal for baking.
Zahidi	A semi-dry, medium-sized, oval date with firm, golden-yellow skin. The flesh is firm, chewy, and nutty, with a mildly sweet flavor. Its robust texture makes it excellent for baking.