Al-Munifi Dates
Al-Munifi Dates are a local date variety first cultivated in Riyadh City, in the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They ripen in late September and are among the most sought-after date varieties in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Munifi dates palms
Al-Munifi dates are harvested from a palm tree bearing the same name. While successfully cultivated in Qassim Province, the tree's yield remains low, producing no more than seventy kg of dates per year.
Description of al-Munifi dates
Al-Munifi dates have an elongated oval shape. Their primary color is yellow, transitioning to an apricot-brown hue at the Rutab stage (semi-ripe) and a light brown color when fully ripened. The fruit features a distinct ring and is suitable for storage and refrigeration.
Nutritional content of al-Munifi dates
Al-Munifi dates mainly consist of natural sugars in the form of monosaccharides. They contain 28.88 percent glucose, 30.42 percent fructose, and 0.03 percent sucrose, making up a total of 59.33 percent of the overall natural sugar content in one date.