Astaka Dates
Our delicious Astaka dates are big and round with soft pulp and crispy skin. Their colour ranges from dark yellow to brown. The brighter ones are more firm, fleshy, and crunchy, whereas the darker ones are much softer and creamy. Astaka is mild and silky in taste, and not too sweet. Since these are very fresh dates, they should always be stored in the freezer. Astaka taste great when frozen!
The consistency of Astaka varies, which is normal. Often, the dates on the bottom of the box are darker and softer and look a bit squashed. This is completely natural and no indication of lower quality.
How should dates be stored and what’s the recommended serving temperature for dates?
Dates should always be stored in an airtight container so they don’t get dry. We recommend keeping the dates in the freezer whenever possible.
Soft dates (like Bawalini, Astaka, Sukari Soft)
Always keep them in the freezer.
Eat them cold from the fridge or the freezer. They taste great when frozen!
Medium soft dates (like Medjool, Anbara, Sukari Chewy)
– Up to 5 months: Store them in the fridge
– 5- 12 months: Store them in the freezer
Eat them cold from the fridge or at room temperature.
Hard/chewy dates (like Mabroom, Kabar, Ajwa)
– Up to 1 month: You can store them at room temperature
– Up to 5 months: Store them in the fridge
– 5- 12 months: Store the dates in the freezer
They taste best at room temperature.
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