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Cluster dates
Organic
Tunisia
Arrival of delivery: Before Christmas
Order until: 13.12.2026
Deglet Nour cluster dates. Our partner, South Organic in Kebili, employs mainly women, who carefully sort the dates by quality in several stages. They select the dates that are particularly tender and juicy for us.
The dates arrive at your door still on the cluster. They are therefore not pitted and so stay juicy and fresh for longer.
We have been sourcing our dates from South Organic since 2003 and have helped to build up the company. At the time, it was one of the pioneers in organic farming in the region. South Organic works closely with family farmers and offers its employees a stable income and good working conditions.
The dates arrive at your door still on the cluster. They are therefore not pitted and so stay juicy and fresh for longer.
We have been sourcing our dates from South Organic since 2003 and have helped to build up the company. At the time, it was one of the pioneers in organic farming in the region. South Organic works closely with family farmers and offers its employees a stable income and good working conditions.
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Use & preparation
- Dates also work well in savoury dishes, such as carrot salad, broccoli and date salad or Feta dip with date topping
- Ideal for sweetening baked goods, for example as homemade date syrup: mix 120g pitted dates and 80g water, soak for at least 4 hours or leave to stand overnight. Drain and purée until smooth, adding just a little water. More here.
- More sweet recipes: Orange and tahini cookies, Almond muffins, Cardamom and Cashew Biscuits, Date bars with peanuts, tahini and chocolate, Christmas biscuits with fonio, dates and almonds, Date cream with miso paste
Storage & shelf life
As fresh dates have a high moisture content, you must store them in a cool place. Keep the dates in the fridge, in the cellar or outdoors, protected from frost. Do not store them in airtight containers, as this may cause them to ferment. If the dates have become slightly drier over time, their naturally high sugar content will preserve them naturally. Our dates will keep for up to a year without any problems, although they will become drier and harder over time.
| Nutrition table per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | |
| Fat | 0 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71 g |
| of which sugar | 71 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.03 g |
Sustainability and supply chain
Producers
Grown by 191 family farmers, each on an average of 1 hectare, in the region around Kebili in Tunisia.
Cultivation
Organic, irrigated fields, harvested by hand.
Processing
Sorted by hand and shipped immediately after harvesting.
Purchasing & Logistics
Purchased directly from cooperatives and family farmers, fresh from the harvest, since 2003.
Transport: Lorry from Kebili to Radès, ship to Genoa, lorry to Switzerland/Germany.
