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Algerian Deglet Nour Dates
Premium Deglet Nour dates — naturally sweet, translucent, and prized worldwide as the 'queen of dates.' Sourced from Biskra, El Oued, and Ouargla oases and packed to international standards.
Available grades
- Standard
- Extra
- Category I (branched)
- Industrial / paste grade
Harvest season
October – December
MOQ
1 x 20' FCL (approx. 18 – 20 MT) · LCL from 500 kg for retail packs
Monthly capacity
Up to 10 x 40' FCL / month during peak season
Private label / OEM
Yes — retail and gift packaging with custom design
Technical specifications
| Variety | Deglet Nour (Ghars and Mech-Degla available on request) |
| Origin | Biskra, El Oued, Ouargla, Tolga — Algerian Sahara |
| Size | Standard: 4 – 6 g · Extra: 6 – 8 g · Jumbo: 8 – 10 g |
| Moisture | ≤ 26% (semi-dry) |
| Total sugar | 65 – 75% (naturally occurring) |
| Texture | Semi-soft, translucent flesh, thin skin |
| Color | Light amber to golden brown |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.1% |
| Crop year | Current harvest |
Packaging options
- • Branched: 5 kg cartons (natural presentation)
- • Loose: 5 kg / 10 kg cartons with food-grade inner liner
- • Retail: 200 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg PET trays or vacuum bags
- • Industrial: 10 kg blocks, pitted or with pit
- • Private label retail packaging available
Shelf life & storage
Shelf life: 12 – 18 months in sealed packaging
Storage: Store below 18 °C and 65% RH · refrigerated (0 – 4 °C) for extended shelf life · keep away from strong odors.
Quality assurance
Sorted, calibrated, and washed under HACCP-aligned procedures. Metal detection, fumigation-free steam treatment, and laboratory testing for moisture, sugar, and microbiological parameters. Phytosanitary certificate issued per shipment.