Ajwa Dates (Khajoor)

Product details

Ajwa is a date held with reverence. Small, almost jet-black, finely wrinkled, and yielding to the touch, it carries a quieter sweetness than the larger Medjool, with notes of raisin, prune and a soft, almost liquorice finish. For Muslim families it is the date of the Prophet, traditionally eaten in odd numbers, often three or seven, at the breaking of fast. For everyone else, it is simply one of the finest dates in the world, and we treat each box with the seriousness it deserves.

Where We Source

True Ajwa is grown in one place: the volcanic-soil orchards around Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The variety has been cultivated there for centuries and is geographically protected, much in the way Champagne or Darjeeling tea are tied to a single region. Dates labelled Ajwa from any other origin are not authentic. Our supply comes through a long-standing relationship with a Madinah cooperative; each consignment carries Saudi origin documentation. Harvest is in late August and September, and we receive stock carefully air-shipped and cold-chain handled, so the soft, signature texture is preserved from the palm to your kitchen.

How to Enjoy

• Iftar tradition: Break the fast with three or seven Ajwa and a glass of water, the way the sunnah is observed.
• Daily piece: Many families keep a small jar and eat one or two each morning with a few almonds.
• Stuffed simply: Pit and fill with a single peeled almond; no further seasoning is needed.
• Hajj and Umrah gifting: A 200g gift box is a meaningful return gift for friends and family.

Storage & Freshness

Ajwa is a soft, moisture-rich date and is best stored refrigerated in an airtight container, where it keeps its texture and flavour for nine to twelve months. At cool room temperature it holds well for four to six weeks. Avoid warm, sunlit shelves, which dry and harden the fruit. If the dates do firm up, a few hours back at room temperature, or a brief warm-water dip, restores their characteristic soft bite.

Nutritional Snapshot (per 30g serving, roughly 4 dates)

• Calories: ~85 kcal
• Natural sugars: ~20 g (glucose and fructose, no added sugar)
• Fibre: ~2.2 g
• Iron: ~0.5 mg | Potassium: ~210 mg
• Key micronutrients: Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Polyphenols

Frequently Asked

How do I know these Ajwa are authentic?
Authentic Ajwa is small, almost uniformly dark brown to black, soft to the press, with very fine surface wrinkles and a clean, mild sweetness. It will never be glossy, oversized or bright. Our consignments arrive with Saudi origin documentation from a Madinah-based cooperative, and the lot reference on your box ties back to that paperwork. If anyone offers you Ajwa at a price close to ordinary dates, or in a shiny large form, it is almost certainly mislabelled.

What is the significance of seven Ajwa in Islamic tradition?
A well-known hadith narrates that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said that whoever eats seven Ajwa dates from Madinah in the morning will be protected from harm that day. Many Muslim families therefore keep Ajwa specifically for this daily practice, distinct from other dates used for general eating or cooking. We mention this because it is the most common reason customers seek out Ajwa specifically, and we want to honour that intention with genuine fruit.

Why are Ajwa dates less sweet than Medjool?
Ajwa has a naturally lower sugar concentration and a higher mineral content than larger varieties like Medjool or Kimia. The flavour is more savoury, with hints of prune, dried fig and a subtle earthiness from the volcanic soil it grows in. Many people who find other dates too sweet find Ajwa balanced and easy to eat daily. The lower sweetness also makes it a preferred choice for those who want the nutritional benefit without a strong sugar hit.

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