Description Organic XL Medjool Dates Medjools are very big in size. Their pulp is firm and juicy and their skin very thin. Medjool dates are chewy and deliciously sweet and taste a bit of caramel. Organic; no pesticides, additives, or preservatives are used in the cultivation or the packaging process. Country of Origin: Jordan Valley How should dates be stored and what’s the recommended serving temperature for dates? Dates should always be stored in an airtight container so they don’t get dry. We recommend keeping the dates in the freezer whenever possible. Soft dates (like Bawalini, Astaka, Sukari Soft) Always keep them cold, if possible, in the freezer. Eat them cold from the fridge or the freezer. They taste great when frozen! Medium soft dates (like Medjool, Anbara, Sukari Chewy) – Up to 5 months: Store them in the fridge – 5- 12 months: Store them in the freezer Eat them cold from the fridge or at room temperature. Hard/chewy dates (like Mabroom, Kabar, Ajwa) – Up to 1 month: You can store them at room temperature – Up to 5 months: Store them in the fridge – 5- 12 months: Store the dates in the freezer They taste best at room temperature.