Medjoul Dates
There are many varieties of dates available worldwide, but the Medjool date is one of two of the most commercially produced varieties and Medjools are larger, softer and sweeter.
Medjool dates can be consumed fresh or dried, and it’s common for them to be dried, which lengthens their life span and prevents early spoilage.
Medjool dates have a deep brown skin color with a flavor that can be described as caramel-like. When holding a dried medjool date in your hand, you first feel its firm yet wrinkled textured, you will see that the inside is actually moist and meaty.
Medjool dates vary greatly in size, and at present there are no industry standards for size. Medjool dates described as “large,” “jumbo” or “super,” which is a general reference to their length as well as their circumference.
Medjool dates are a wise choice when it comes to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. When you eat them, you increase your insoluble and soluble fiber intake, which in turn can significantly lower cholesterol naturally — particularly LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.