Which date variety is best for beginners?

Sukari or Khalas are great for beginners because of their balanced sweetness, soft texture, and affordable price.

Which date is the most premium?

Jumbo Medjool (especially VVIP grade) and Ajwa VIP are among the most premium in size, flavour, and gift value.

Can all dates be stored at room temperature?

Most dried dates can, but wet dates like Mazafati must be kept chilled (fridge/freezer) due to their high moisture.

Where can I buy all these date varieties in Jakarta?

At Rumah Kurma Nusantara. We are a direct importer with a warehouse in Cakung, East Jakarta, serving retail and wholesale across Greater Jakarta.

The Complete 2026 Guide to Date Varieties: Ajwa, Medjool, Sukari, Mazafati, Khalas

Getting to Know the World of Dates: More Than Just Sweet

In Indonesia, dates are synonymous with Ramadan and Holy Land souvenirs. But behind their sweetness lie dozens of varieties with different characters — from chewy-dry to juicy-melting. As an Indonesian date importer with decades of experience, we at Rumah Kurma Nusantara created this guide so you can choose the most fitting dates, whether for personal use or to resell.

1. Ajwa — The Black Sunnah Date From Madinah

Ajwa is the most honoured variety, from Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Deep black, small to medium, soft and chewy, with gentle sweetness. Ajwa is rich in polyphenol antioxidants (up to ±456 mg/100g) and tied to virtues in authentic hadith. Great for daily eating and religious gifts.

2. Medjool — The Jumbo King of Dates

Medjool is crowned the "king of dates" for its jumbo size and caramel-toffee flavour. It originates in Morocco but is now widely grown in Palestine and elsewhere. Despite its sweetness, its glycemic index is relatively low (±55.3) thanks to fiber. Ideal for premium hampers and filling snacks.

3. Sukari — The Most Popular Caramel Sweet

From the Al Qassim region of Saudi Arabia, Sukari means "sugar" in Arabic. Round and golden, with thick soft flesh and caramel sweetness. This is the best-selling mid-premium date — suited to all ages and Ramadan iftar.

4. Mazafati / Rotab Bam — The Fresh Wet Date

Unlike the rest, Mazafati from the city of Bam, Iran, is a wet date (rutab) with high moisture up to 25%. Glossy black, melting and juicy. Because it is fresh, it needs chilled storage (cold-chain 0–1°C). Unique and refreshing.

5. Khalas — Everyday Premium From the UAE

Khalas from the United Arab Emirates has a balanced honey-caramel-butterscotch flavour and soft texture. Its economical price makes it a wholesale favourite and an ideal companion to Arabic coffee or daily snacking.

Quick Comparison Table

Variety	Origin	Texture	Flavour
Ajwa	Madinah, Saudi	Soft chewy	Gentle sweet
Medjool	Palestine/Morocco	Soft thick	Caramel-toffee
Sukari	Al Qassim, Saudi	Tender juicy	Caramel sweet
Mazafati	Bam, Iran	Wet melting	Moist caramel
Khalas	UAE	Soft chewy	Honey-butterscotch

Which Should You Choose?

For religious gifts, choose Ajwa. For luxurious hampers, Medjool. For an everyday family favourite with the best value, Sukari or Khalas. For a unique fresh-date experience, try Mazafati. Whatever you choose, buy from a trusted Jakarta date distributor so authenticity and freshness are assured.

Rumah Kurma Nusantara serves online date orders and Jakarta wholesale across Greater Jakarta — Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, and Bogor — straight from our importer warehouse in Cakung, East Jakarta.