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Min. Order (MOQ)
1000 Kilogram
There are many varieties grown in washington dc and they are divided into two broad categories: soft and semi-soft or semi-dry. The soft varieties harvested by hand, when still soft and ripe, have a high moisture content, lots of sugar, and a mild flavor. Semi-dry datesare firm, with a lower moisture content. Grade # of dates per pound#1-jumbo 16-19#1-large 20-23extra-fancy all sizesfancy all size a. moisture content approximately 22-25%b. invert sugar content approximately 70% (medjool variety)c. cleanliness standard clean of dust and dirt while maintaining a naturally clean look. no bird pecks, rodent bites or like damage.D. preservatives nonee. hydrated fruit consists of increasing the fruit moisture content through a steaming process to meet moisture content specifications.F. pesticide use organic certified fruit: none (no pesticides, insecticides or fumigation of any type, including methyl bromide). commercial fruit: grown naturally without pesticides.