Perhaps a silly question but....

[Jordann]

Ok I just bought a box of dates. All it says anywhere on the box is Fresh Dates and what I assume to be the brand, Hafez. They are Iranian. All I know is they are not medjools and they are not degleet noor - those being the only two types I have seen labelled.

Do I need to peel them??? :o I don't know.
I ate one with the skin on, and it's loose and papery almost, and it peels off so easily I though oh, I better peel the next one. It's a bit sticky but easy enough.

I guess it's just a preference thing? Maybe peeling them is better because they are not organic so I may be avoiding any sprays or other germies on the outer skin?

Otherwise, wow they sure taste delicious! I thought medjools were my favourite date, well compared to those other degleet noor ones, but these are by FAR superior!

Are there other varieties I'm missing out on?!

[mbf]

Hi,

There are several varietys of dates but only a few avaliable here in the USA. It sounds like a typical date and does not have to be peeled but i'm sorry I can't help you identify the variety. Perhaps hop onto a date web site, www.thedatepeople.com maybe you can find more information there or e-mail them ?

Take care.

Mara

[RowanC]

Don't peel your dates.
You CAN soak them, though, and they're very soft and nice soaked.

[Jordann]

Thanks ... I will trying soaking them I think.

[kmik]

Perhaps hop onto a date web site, www.thedatepeople.com

Sadly, "The Date People" do not have a website, and this link is un-date related
:(

[Green Life]

Edited to add that my views have changed about this company so I'm deleting it.

[shelah]

i agree, the date people are a wonderful resource!
jordann, i also have those dates from iran -- they are soft and scrumptious and too darn good to be worried about the details ( though i'm normally a stickler for organic)!! enjoy :)
many blessings,
shelah