Jordan · Palestine · USA
Medjool
Large, soft and fleshy with a rich caramel taste. Often called the king of dates.
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DatesMedjool, Ajwa, Sukkari, Khalas, Mabroom, Barhi and moreView dates →
Dry DatesSun-dried chhuhara, graded by size and colourView dry dates →
WalnutsKernels and Chandler inshellView walnuts →
AlmondsNonpareil and California, 18/20 to 30/32View almonds →
CashewsW180 to W450, splits and piecesView cashews →
Al Arab Dates Factory · Jebel Ali
DATES
Premium dates, dried, sorted and packed at our licensed factory in Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Varieties
Our date varieties
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Ajwa
Small, soft and almost black, with a mild, prune-like sweetness.
Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Sukkari
Its name means sugar. Golden, soft and very sweet, with a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
UAE · Al-Ahsa
Khalas
A Gulf favourite. Amber, smooth and medium-sized, with a toffee flavour.
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Mabroom
Long and slender, firm and chewy, and less sweet than most varieties.
Fresh · seasonal
Barhi
Eaten fresh at the yellow khalal stage: crisp, juicy and lightly sweet.
Also available on request: Safawi, Deglet Nour, Fard, Lulu, Khenaizi and Zahidi.
From palm to pack
The four stages of a date
Dates are named by the stage at which they are picked. Most dried dates are harvested at tamr, while Barhi is enjoyed fresh at khalal.
- KimriGreen and hard, still growing
- KhalalFull size, yellow or red, crisp
- RutabSoftening and ripening from the tip
- TamrFully ripe, dried on the palm
Formats
Whole, pitted and date paste for retail, food service and manufacturing.
Packing
Retail packs from 250 g to 1 kg, gift boxes, and 5 kg or 10 kg cartons.
Processing
Fumigated, cleaned, sorted, dried and packed in-house at LA 05, JAFZA.
Chhuhara · Kharek
DRY DATES
Hard, sun-dried dates with a long shelf life, popular across South Asia and the Gulf.
Figure 5.10.1
DRY DATES (CHHUHARA)
Dry dates are picked at the khalal stage, then boiled and sun-dried until hard. They keep for months without refrigeration and are used in sweets, milk drinks and festive and wedding gifts.
| Grade | Pieces per kg | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbo | Up to 120 | Yellow / golden |
| Large | 120–160 | Yellow / red |
| Medium | 160–220 | Yellow / red |
| Small | 220 + | Mixed |
Packed in 10 kg cartons or 25 kg bags. Grades shown are typical; exact counts on request.
- Long shelf life
- Rich in fibre & iron
- Ideal for sweets & milk
Figure 5.1
WALNUTS
Kernels and inshell walnuts, graded by colour, halves percentage and size.
Figure 5.1.1
WALNUT KERNELS
Light-coloured kernels, mechanically cracked and hand-sorted. Graded by the share of whole halves in each carton.
| Grade | Halves | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Light Halves | 80% halves | Extra light |
| Light Halves | 50% halves | Light |
| Light Halves & Pieces | 25% halves | Light |
| Light Quarters | Quarters | Light |
| Light Amber Pieces | Pieces | Light amber |
Packed in 10 kg vacuum or nitrogen-flushed cartons. Other grades on request.
Figure 5.1.2
INSHELL WALNUTS
Whole walnuts in shell, washed and dried, and sized by shell diameter.
| Size | Shell diameter |
|---|---|
| Medium | 28–30 mm |
| Large | 30–32 mm |
| Jumbo | 32–34 mm |
| Super Jumbo | 34 mm + |
Packed in 25 kg bags or 10 kg cartons.
From orchard to carton
Walnut availability
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
New-crop walnuts are available from April to December.
Variety spotlight
Chandler walnuts
Chandler is the leading California walnut variety. It is known for its large, well-sealed, smooth shell and a plump, light-coloured kernel with a mild, sweet taste.
- Light kernel colour. A high share of extra-light kernels, prized for retail packs.
- Thin, well-sealed shell. Easy to crack, with good protection during shipping.
- Large, uniform size. Ideal for inshell retail and premium halves.
Health benefits
Why walnuts are good for you
- Plant omega-3. Walnuts are the only common tree nut with a significant amount of ALA omega-3 fatty acid.
- Rich in antioxidants. Polyphenols in the kernel skin help protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Heart health. Regular walnut consumption is associated with healthier cholesterol levels.
- Brain food. Omega-3s, vitamin E and polyphenols support cognitive health.
- Gut friendly. Fibre and polyphenols feed beneficial gut bacteria.
Snack options
- Raw by the handful
- Lightly roasted & salted
- Honey-glazed
- Trail mix with dates
- On salads & yoghurt
- Baked into breads & brownies
California almonds
ALMONDS
Kernels and inshell almonds in the two main commercial types, Nonpareil and California.
Figure 5.3.1
ALMOND KERNELS
Nonpareil is the most widely grown and most premium almond variety. Its thin outer skin and smooth, light-coloured surface make it the first choice for blanching, slicing and snacking.
California type covers varieties such as Carmel, Monterey and Butte. They are versatile, slightly darker kernels, well suited to roasting, flavouring and manufacturing.
- Nonpareil
- California
- Supreme & Extra No. 1 grades
INSHELL ALMONDS FIGURES 5.4.1 – 5.4.2
Nonpareil inshell almonds have a paper-thin, easy-crack shell that can be opened by hand, making them a popular roasted and salted snack. Also available in California-type inshell.
Sizes
Almond kernel sizes
Almond size is the number of kernels per ounce (28.35 g). The lower the count, the larger the kernel.
Sizes we supply
18/20Largest · premium retail
20/22Large · snacking
27/30Medium · roasting
30/32Medium · manufacturing
Health benefits
Almonds: a snack for life
A daily handful of almonds is one of the simplest healthy habits. They are crunchy, filling and easy to carry, and they fit every meal of the day.
- Vitamin E. One handful gives half the daily value of this antioxidant vitamin.
- Heart health. Mostly unsaturated fat, linked to healthy cholesterol levels.
- Blood sugar. Low in carbohydrates and rich in magnesium.
- Weight management. Protein and fibre help you feel full for longer.
Nutritional benefits per 1 oz (28 g), about 23 almonds
6 gProtein
4 gFibre
7.3 mgVitamin E · 50% DV
13 gUnsaturated fats
210 mgPotassium
76 mgMagnesium
Beauty from the inside out
Almonds and skin health
A 16-week randomised controlled pilot study at the University of California, Davis, funded by the Almond Board of California, followed 28 healthy postmenopausal women. Half ate about two handfuls of almonds (around 60 g) a day as a snack; the other half ate a nut-free snack with the same calories.
The almond group showed a statistically significant reduction in wrinkle width and wrinkle severity. A 60 g serving also provides 12 g of plant protein, 7 g of fibre and 100% of the daily value for vitamin E.
Source: Foolad N. et al., Prospective randomized controlled pilot study on the effects of almond consumption on skin lipids and wrinkles, Phytotherapy Research, 2019. A larger follow-up study is under way.
~10%less wrinkle width
9%less wrinkle severity
16weeks of daily almonds
Figure 5.6
CASHEWS
White whole cashew kernels in the standard W grades, plus splits and pieces.
Figure 5.6.1
CASHEW KERNELS
Whole cashews are graded by count: the number in the grade is the number of kernels per pound (454 g). The lower the number, the larger the kernel. W320 is the most widely traded grade.
| Grade | Kernels per lb | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| W180 | 170–180 | Jumbo · gifting |
| W210 | 200–210 | Premium retail |
| W240 | 220–240 | Retail & roasting |
| W320 | 300–320 | Most popular all-rounder |
| W450 | 400–450 | Value packs & food service |
| Splits & pieces | — | Bakery, confectionery, sweets |
Packed in vacuum-sealed tins or bags, typically 2 × 25 lb per carton.
FROM ORIGIN FIGURES 5.7.1 – 5.7.2
We work with processors at origin, where kernels are dried, peeled and graded before export. Each lot is checked for colour, size, moisture and broken content before it is packed.
Health benefits
Why cashews are good for you
- Minerals. A good source of copper, magnesium, zinc and iron.
- Heart-friendly fats. Mostly unsaturated fats, as part of a balanced diet.
- Plant protein. About 5 g of protein per 28 g serving.
Snack options
- Roasted & salted
- Masala or peri-peri
- In curries & biryani
- Cashew butter
- Sweets & kaju katli
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