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.

Dates are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container to help retain moisture. They can be stored for up to 6 months, but they may lose moisture over time.

Yes, those are sugar crystals. Read step 4 of method one for how to remove them.

Store semi-dry dates in an airtight container to keep them for about a month. If you notice white spots, boil them at low heat. They may lose flavor after a week, and you can learn how to spot spoiled dates in step 4.

To maintain the quality of Deglet Nour dates, store them at the Tamar stage with a heat treatment of 55 ±2°C. Then, store at 22 ±1°C with 75-80% humidity, or 10 ±1°C with 85-90% humidity for up to 5 months.

Place the pitted dates in an airtight container or freezer bag, removing as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Freeze them, and they will last up to a year.

Dates are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container to help retain moisture. They can last up to 6 months in the refrigerator but may lose moisture over time. For larger quantities, dates can also be frozen for up to one year.

If dates have mold or have turned darker (inside or outside), it's best to throw them away.

Grey spots on dates are typically crystallized natural sugars and indicate the richness of the variety, so they are generally safe to eat.

Freeze-dried fruits are shelf-stable because they contain no water. For long-term storage, you can seal them in glass jars or Mylar bags with an oxygen absorber. Alternatively, you can put them in plastic bags for easy access as a snack during the week.

If your container is sealed properly, worms can't get inside. Any worms found were either already there or hatched from eggs.

It's a good idea to gently rinse dates under running water before eating them to remove any dirt or debris.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.