The date is a mainstay of the Arab diet, particularly among those who dwell in the desert. Extremely high in sugar – up to 70 percent of its weight – the fruit is a good source of protein as well as vitamins A and B. Unlike many fruits, dates are already intensely sweet when harvested, and their high sugar content makes them self-preserving and extremely long lasting. Fresh dates are hard, crunchy, a touch chalky, and not very sweet. Let fresh dates cure and use them in bread, puddings, or enjoy raw. High in potassium, iron and niacin
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