The fifth Local Dates Festival in co-operation with Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, is running across all Al Meera branches until the target stock of 300 tonnes of local dates lasts.
This year’s festival is witnessing the participation of more than 100 local farms and dates producers.
The annual festival has previously been held at Souq Waqif. Al Meera branches have allocated special areas to display the local dates across all its branches, aimed at active promotion of local products as a top priority.
Guide On Storing Dates
Although dates are considered dry fruits, the ideal flavor is optimal when they have moisture and are stored properly. The best approach for handling dates, especially if large quantities are purchased, is to freeze them. Take them out a few hours before you are ready to consume to allow for thawing to take place. When frozen and thawed out, none of the flavor is lost and the moisture stays as-is for up to a year. Refrigerating is the next best thing to keep them fresh for up to 30 days. Keep in mind that after 30 days the dates do not go bad, they just do not taste as mouthwatering as they do fresh.
Source : Gulf Times
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