Yellow Dates Sari Hurma (1 pound)

Due to its lower than average astringency, this date is unique in its edibility during all three stages of ripeness: yellow and semi-ripe (Khalal), amber brown and fully ripe (rutab) or dark brown, dried and wrinkled (tamr).A real delicacy, the Yellow date has an extremely short season and best used immediately.

Yellow dates are a rich source of fiber, iron, potassium, B-vitamins, flavonoids and antioxidants.

Yellow dates make an excellent crunchy sweet snack and are often simply eaten on their own. The pitted dates may be diced and added into fruit salads for interesting sweet crunch.