How many Ajwa dates in 1 kg

For 1 kg khajoor how many pieces: Ajwa dates give 50–60 pieces per kg, each weighing 20–24 g. Medjool run 25–35 pieces; Safawi 55–70. All varieties available year-round with 1–3 day BlueDart dispatch across India.

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1 kg Khajoor — Piece Count by Variety

The number of pieces in 1 kg of khajoor depends entirely on the variety and individual fruit size. Here is a plain breakdown.

How Many Ajwa Dates in 1 kg?

A 1 kg bag of Ajwa dates holds 50 to 60 pieces. Each Ajwa date weighs 20–24 grams. Larger fruits bring the count closer to 50; smaller ones push it toward 60. This is the most asked question under "1 kg khajoor how many pieces" because Ajwa is India's most popular imported date variety.

How Many Medjool Dates in 1 kg?

Medjool is the largest common variety. One Medjool date weighs 30–40 grams. So 1 kg gives you 25–35 pieces. Their size, caramel richness, and soft flesh justify their premium price band.

How Many Safawi (Kalmi) Dates in 1 kg?

Safawi dates are smaller and firmer. Each weighs roughly 15–18 grams. A 1 kg pack contains 55–70 pieces. They are mildly sweet with a slightly chewy texture.

How Many Mazafati Dates in 1 kg?

Mazafati (Kimia) dates weigh 15–20 grams each. Expect 50–65 pieces per kg. They are very moist and dark — best eaten fresh or within the cool-chain.

1 kg Chhuhara — How Many Pieces?

Chhuhara are dried, dehydrated dates. Most of the water is removed, so each piece weighs only 10–14 grams. A 1 kg pack holds 70–100 pieces. They keep well at room temperature for months. The 1 kg chhuhara price in India ranges from ₹300 to ₹600 depending on grade and origin.

Date Variety Comparison

Variety	Origin	Weight per Piece	Pieces per 1 kg	Texture	Indicative ₹/kg
Ajwa	Medina, Saudi Arabia	20–24 g	50–60	Soft, mildly sweet	₹1,200–₹2,000
Medjool	Jordan / Morocco	30–40 g	25–35	Plump, caramel-rich	₹1,500–₹2,500
Safawi (Kalmi)	Saudi Arabia	15–18 g	55–70	Firm, slightly chewy	₹700–₹1,200
Mazafati (Kimia)	Iran	15–20 g	50–65	Moist, very dark	₹600–₹1,000
Chhuhara (Dried)	India / Gulf	10–14 g	70–100	Hard, dry	₹300–₹600

Delivery Across India

Orders placed before 12 noon dispatch the same day via BlueDart air freight. Transit times: metro cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) — 1 day. Tier-2 cities — 2 days. Remote pincodes — 3 days. All date packs ship in insulated, food-safe packaging to preserve texture and moisture. Mazafati packs include a cold-pack layer during summer months. We do not ship internationally through the website store; export enquiries go to the contact page.

Ajwa Dates: Origin and Why They Are Special

Ajwa dates grow in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. The date palm groves there sit on ancient volcanic soil — dark, mineral-rich, and unlike any other growing region. This soil, combined with the Medina climate, produces the signature dark-brown to near-black skin and the distinctly mild sweetness of a genuine Ajwa.

In Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is recorded as saying that whoever eats seven Ajwa dates in the morning will not be harmed by poison or magic that day. This hadith — recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari — is why Ajwa carries the name "holy dates" and why demand spikes sharply every Ramadan. Medina dates are dried gently in the sun after harvest, which concentrates their nutrients without destroying heat-sensitive vitamins.

How to Spot Genuine Ajwa Dates

Real Ajwa dates are uniformly dark, almost black, with faint white streaks running lengthwise on the skin. The flesh is dense and dryish — not syrupy. The pit is small relative to the fruit. Fakes are often larger, shinier, and lack those fine white striations. When you buy Ajwa dates online, check that the seller can name the origin batch and that the packing includes a best-before date, not just a manufactured date.

Abu Dhabi Dates Market — What It Tells Buyers

The Abu Dhabi dates market is one of the world's largest wholesale hubs. Ajwa, Sukkari, Medjool, and Safawi trade there in bulk, setting global benchmark prices. Indian importers source from this market and from Medina directly. Understanding Abu Dhabi market pricing helps you evaluate whether an Indian online price is fair — a 1 kg Ajwa at ₹1,200–₹2,000 in India reflects import duty, cold-chain logistics, and retail margin on top of Gulf wholesale rates.

Nutritional Richness of Ajwa Dates

Ajwa dates look like a sweet treat. They are far more than that.

• Fibre: High insoluble fibre content aids digestion and helps stabilise blood sugar response.
• Potassium: Supports heart rate maintenance and healthy blood pressure.
• Magnesium: Critical for muscle function and over 300 enzymatic reactions.
• Vitamin B6: Supports energy metabolism and neurological function.
• Manganese: Contributes to bone formation and antioxidant defence.
• Essential amino acids: Present in small but meaningful amounts for a fruit.
• Natural antioxidants: Flavonoids and phenolic acids that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain.

Each Ajwa date weighs 20–24 grams and delivers approximately 60–70 kcal. The calories come almost entirely from natural sugars — glucose and fructose — with negligible fat. Because the sugar is bound with fibre, the energy release is steadier than refined sugar.

How Many Dates Should You Eat Per Day?

Nutritionists recommend 3 to 4 dates per day for a healthy adult. For Ajwa specifically, the Prophetic tradition recommends 7 in the morning. Both figures align with practical nutrition: 3–7 dates provide 180–420 kcal, meaningful fibre, and a useful mineral boost without excess sugar. People managing diabetes should consult their doctor before increasing intake.

Dates in Ramadan and Daily Consumption

Demand for Ajwa dates in India peaks every Ramadan — typically March or April. At AlphonsoMango.in, we see order volumes for dates triple in the three weeks before Ramadan begins. Stock runs low fast. If you plan to buy Ajwa dates online for Ramadan, order at least two weeks early.

Dates are the traditional food for breaking the fast (Iftar). The natural sugars provide rapid energy after a day of fasting. The fibre slows subsequent digestion. This combination makes dates physiologically well-suited to Iftar — not merely a cultural tradition.

Date and Walnut Energy Balls

One practical daily use: pit your Ajwa dates, blend with roasted walnuts and a pinch of cardamom, roll into balls, and refrigerate. Three balls deliver the recommended daily date intake in a portable, no-sugar-added snack. The walnuts add omega-3 fatty acids that complement the dates' mineral profile.

Culinary Uses of Ajwa Dates

• Eaten whole: The simplest and most traditional method.
• Date syrup: Soak in warm water, blend, and strain. Use as a natural sweetener in smoothies or porridge.
• Stuffed dates: Fill pitted Ajwa with almonds, cashews, or cream cheese for festive platters.
• Khajoor pak: A traditional Indian sweet made with dates, ghee, and dry fruits — popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
• Date milkshake: Blend 3–4 pitted dates with cold milk and a pinch of saffron.

Storage and Shelf Life

How to Store Ajwa Dates at Home

Store Ajwa dates in an airtight container. At room temperature, they keep for 6–8 months. In the refrigerator, they last up to 12 months. In the freezer, up to 18 months — though texture softens slightly on thawing. Mazafati dates, being moister, must be refrigerated and consumed within 3–4 months of opening.

One honest limitation: we do not stock fresh (rutab-stage) Ajwa dates. The variety is dried before export from Saudi Arabia. What you receive is fully dried Ajwa — firm, low-moisture, shelf-stable. If you need rutab-stage fresh dates, those are not available year-round in India through any online channel.

Signs That Dates Have Spoiled

Discard dates that smell sour or fermented, show white fuzzy mould, or feel slimy. A white crystalline coating is usually harmless — it is natural sugar crystallisation, not mould. Wipe it off and taste; if the flavour is normal, the date is fine.

How to order

1. Step 1: Select Grade — Choose variety (Ajwa, Medjool, Safawi, Mazafati) and pack size (250 g, 500 g, 1 kg). Confirm Brix preference: Ajwa ~70–75 Brix equivalent natural sugar; Medjool ~66–72 Brix.
2. Step 2: Add to Cart — Proceed directly to the product page or the dates collection. Minimum order: 1 pack.
3. Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Orders confirmed before 12 noon ship the same day via BlueDart. Tracking SMS sent within 2 hours of dispatch.

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• Grade / size options: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs across five varieties
• Budget bands: ₹150–₹300 (250 g entry), ₹300–₹600 (500 g), ₹600–₹2,500 (1 kg, variety-dependent)
• Serviceable cities: All BlueDart-serviceable pincodes across India — 4,000+ cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow

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Authority

AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, a brand of Powle Home Foods The site holds FSSAI licence 10020022011783 and APEDA registration 225579. Our primary catalogue covers GI-certified Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri and Devgad — sourced across 48 villages in the Konkan coast — alongside premium imported dates, cashews, saffron, and dry fruits. Prashant Powle leads sourcing and quality selection for all product lines. All food products are handled in compliance with FSSAI standards; no artificial ripening agents are used in our mango operations, and no adulterated or mislabelled products are listed in the dates range.

Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, issued to Powle Home Foods, active since 2019.

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