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Dates

Dates

How to choose, prepare, and store Dates.
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Buying Dates

Look for:
dates that are shiny, uniform in color and not broken.

Avoid:
dates that are dull or broken, with mottled coloring.

Seasonality: Late summer and fall

Storing Dates

Store dates at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 months or refrigerate them up to one year.

Preparing Dates