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Premium vs Classic?
What's the difference?
We sell only the top two grades of Medjool, graded at source in Palestine.
Premium = Grade 1
The finest dates of the harvest: consistently large, plump and soft,
with thin, even skin that stays attached to the fruit. Our most-gifted choice.
Classic = Grade 2
The same farms, the same great taste, with more natural variation in skin
and shape. Ideal for everyday eating, smoothies and baking.
Why this matters: "Premium" isn't a regulated word, and many sellers use it for lower grades. Ours refers to the official Grade 1 set at the packing house in Palestine, where every box is graded before it leaves.
Choosing your size and grade
Grade = quality
This is our Premium and Classic
Premium = grade 1, the finest, tastiest dates
Classic = grade 2, same great taste, more natural variations in skin
For more see previous tab 'Premium vs Classic'
Size = how big each date is
Small: 10–14 grams per date (approx 70-100 dates per kg)
Medium: 14–18 grams per date (approx 55-70 dates per kg)
Large: 18–22 grams per date (approx 45-55 dates per kg)
Jumbo: 22–25 grams per date (approx 40-45 dates per kg)
Why these dates are different
Genuine, grade 1, fresh
1. Genuine Grade 1. Graded at source in Palestine the top of the harvest.
2. From family farms. Grown by small-scale farmers in Jericho, Al Ouja and Al Jiftlik in the Jordan Valley.
3. Hand-graded, solar-packed. Sorted by hand and packed at a solar-powered facility.
4. Fresh to your door. Stored frozen in our Birmingham warehouse, with next-day UK delivery.
5. Purpose in every box. We donate 50% of our net profits to charity every year.
The full story
The King of Dates
Medjool is known as the "king of dates", and the Jordan Valley, Palestine has grown it for generations. Our farmers pick each bunch by hand at peak ripeness, and the dates are graded under expert supervision so that only Grade 1 goes into our Premium boxes. Expect a soft, fudge-like bite, notes of caramel and honey, and a thin skin that clings to the fruit. Enjoy them on their own, stuffed with nuts or tahini, or for breaking your fast.
