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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Deglet Noor Date |
| Scientific name | Phoenix dactylifera |
| Family / Genus | Arecaceae / — |
| Produce category | Dried Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Date |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4409 |
| PLU — organic | 94409 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2070 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medjool | 55% | Large, soft, very sweet, caramel-like flavor, moist, wrinkled skin. Often called the ‘King of Dates’. |
| Deglet Noor | 35% | Semi-dry, firm texture, sweet, amber color, often pitted and chopped for baking or processing. Known as the ‘Queen of all Dates’. |
| Barhi | 3% | Small to medium, round, very soft and delicate. Often eaten fresh at the yellow (khalal) stage, where it is crisp and apple-like, ripening to a soft, syrupy brown. |
| Halawy | 2% | Small to medium, soft, very sweet with a honey-like flavor, golden-brown color. |
| Zahidi | 2% | Medium size, semi-dry, firm, chewy texture with a nutty flavor, less sweet than Medjool or Deglet Noor, golden-brown. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 28.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Dates are non-climacteric and produce negligible ethylene. They are also not sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; low odor emission and sensitivity.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Steady growth, driven by health-conscious consumers and versatility in food applications.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Medjool | 65% |
| Deglet Noor | 25% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 8 oz bags
- 12 oz tubs
- 1 lb bags
- 2 lb bags
- 5 lb cartons
- 11 lb cartons
- 22 lb cartons
- 30 lb bulk boxes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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