Dates - what to look for?

intermilan

I’ve always been reluctant to purchase dates because I hear a lot of unnatural methods are done to them. What should I look for in a date besides organic?

Also, how long do they store in the fridge?

rishiFromRoshis

I usually by my dates from Arabic/Persian markets. These markets always have the highest quality dates for the best prices. Dates from American markets tend to be verrrry expensive (especially Whole Foods), and never taste right.

There’s no need to put dates in the fridge. They are naturally preserved by their sugars and can withstand very high temperatures.