Q&A for How to Store Dates

No, which makes them an ideal snack for people with blood pressure issues.

Yes, dates are high in sugar and carbohydrates. They are made up of about 30% sugar and each date is about 6% of your daily value of carbohydrates.

Unfortunately, the sugar in dates is a natural sugar that the date produces as it grows. There is not a way to remove that sort of sugar.

It is okay to consume about six dates through the day. Eaten in moderation, dates are super-helpful in shedding those kilos.

If you plan to eat your dates within a week, store them in an airtight container in your pantry. You can also use the fridge to store your dates for up to a year. If you bought your dates in bulk, or if you plan to use them at a later date, then store them in the freezer.

Yes, dates can be vacuum sealed. It preserves them longer. After vacuum sealing, keep them in your cupboards or somewhere out of sunlight in a dry environment.

Yes, wash your dates before consuming them. Washing the dates gets rid of dirt, dust, and anything that could possibly be stuck on the dates.

No, dates have no skin that needs to be removed, you can eat them right from the packet if you like.

Most fresh things will only last about 4-6 days at the most, so it is not recommended to store them in the refrigerator for much longer than that.

There's no specific number. You can stay healthy without eating any dates.

Medjool dates are much softer than other date varieties and usually command a higher retail price. Despite their notably different texture, you can freeze them in the same way as harder dates, and they don't require any special treatment.