• What does it taste like? In general, Dates taste extremely sweet, with similar flavors to caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar. The exact flavor highly depends on the type, ripeness, and hydration levels of the fruit. Dried Dates contain double the calories of fresh Dates, explaining dried Dates’ intensely sweet taste.
• What does it smell like? Dates smell sweet like stone fruits such as apricots and plums. For most dates, the drier they are, the sweeter scent they have.
• What does it feel like? Fresh dates have a thin (yellow/golden) skin, a (yellow/golden) juicy flesh, and a pit in the middle. The drier the date is, the more wrinkly the (golden/brown) skin gets, and the stickier, drier the inside (golden/brown) flesh gets.
• Where does it grow? Dates are native to the Middle East. They grow in hot and dry regions around the world, such as places in North Africa and the United States.
• How do you eat it? Dates are commonly eaten raw, either fresh or dried. They are then added to sauces, salads, desserts, and snacks for its sweet caramel-like flavor.