Barhi date is unique in its edibility during all three stages of ripeness: semi-ripe (khalal), fully ripe (rutab) and dried wrinkled (tamr).the barhi date provides a varying degree of sweetness depending upon its ripeness level, ranging from fresh sugar cane to coconut and butterscotch. When semi-ripe the barhi date has a golden yellow color and a crunchy apple-like texture with a slight sweetness and mild astringency. It will turn brownish and soft as it ripens offering a richer sugar content more developed butterscotch notes. The barhi date is usually eaten fresh and seldom in the final dried, wrinkled stage.

Barhi date is unique in its edibility during all three stages of ripeness: semi-ripe (khalal), fully ripe (rutab) and dried wrinkled (tamr).the barhi date provides a varying degree of sweetness depending upon its ripeness level, ranging from fresh sugar cane to coconut and butterscotch. When semi-ripe the barhi date has a golden yellow color and a crunchy apple-like texture with a slight sweetness and mild astringency. It will turn brownish and soft as it ripens offering a richer sugar content more developed butterscotch notes. The barhi date is usually eaten fresh and seldom in the final dried, wrinkled stage.