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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Date |
| Scientific name | Phoenix dactylifera |
| Family / Genus | Arecaceae / Phoenix |
| Produce category | Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Palm Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3045 |
| PLU — organic | 93045 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5791 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medjool | 48% | large soft dates with caramel notes and strongest U.S. retail recognition |
| Deglet Noor | 28% | firmer translucent flesh and broad use in baking and processing |
| Barhi | 8% | yellow-to-amber fruit often sold fresh at khalal and rutab stages |
| Zahidi | 7% | golden, drier texture suited to ingredient applications |
| Halawy / Khadrawy specialty types | 9% | softer premium eating dates with niche seasonal demand |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 28°F.
- Freezing point: 26°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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