Dates

Also called: Timir (Soomaali) · Dattes (Français) · تمر (العربية)

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For baking and fillings, soft varieties like Medjool or Khudri blend easily; pitted saves time, but check for stray pits. Pick plump, glossy dates with no sugary crust. Middle Eastern and East African grocers have the best choice.