Dates

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Some describe the taste and texture of a date as a chewier, more caramelly raisin. Dates have a very high sugar content, and like bananas, their sweetness intensifies the riper the y get. You can tell a date is fresh and ready to eat when it has a wrinkled exterior, looks nice and plump and has a slightly glossy sheen. Show more