Arabian Delicacy fruit Khajoor(Khajur)

Khajoor (dates) are nutrient-dense fruits sold at AlphonsoMango.in from ₹238 to ₹2,050 per pack. We stock Mazafati (Kimia) and Ajwa varieties, both delivered across India via BlueDart in 1–3 days. FSSAI 10020022011783. Order today for same-day dispatch.

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Commercial Comparison

Variety	Origin	Texture	Brix (approx.)	Size	Price Range	Availability
Mazafati (Kimia)	Bam, Iran	Soft, moist	60–70°Bx	Medium (3–5g each)	₹238 – ₹415	Year-round
Ajwa	Madinah, Saudi Arabia	Firm, slightly dry	55–65°Bx	Small (4–6g each)	₹1,150 – ₹2,050	Year-round
Medjool	Jordan / Morocco	Large, caramel-soft	65–75°Bx	Large (15–25g each)	Market variable	Year-round

Delivery Across India

Orders placed before 12:00 noon IST on business days ship the same day via BlueDart air cargo. Transit times: Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru — 1 day. Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata — 1–2 days. Northeast India, Jammu and Kashmir, Andaman — 2–3 days.

Dates ship in food-grade sealed pouches inside corrugated cartons. Mazafati dates are refrigerated-origin fruit; we recommend refrigerating them on arrival and consuming within 4 weeks. Ajwa khajoor, being semi-dry, keeps at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

We do not ship internationally through the website. Export enquiries go through our contact page.

How to order

1. Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Mazafati (Kimia) at ₹238–₹415 for everyday eating, or Ajwa at ₹1,150–₹2,050 for premium gifting or health-specific use.
2. Step 2: Add to Cart — Select pack weight (250g, 500g, or 1kg) and add to cart.
3. Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Orders confirmed before 12:00 noon IST ship same business day via BlueDart.

History of Khajoor

Date palms (Phoenix dactylifera) have been cultivated for at least 5,000 years. Early records come from Mesopotamia — present-day Iraq — where clay tablets document date trade as far back as 3000 BCE.

In India, the date appears in both the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita under the Sanskrit name "kharjura." Some scholars argue the Ayurvedic references describe Phoenix sylvestris (the Indian wild date) rather than the cultivated khajoor we eat today. The distinction matters if you are reading classical texts for dietary guidance — the two fruits differ in sugar content and flesh density.

Khajoor entered South Asian kitchens primarily through Arab trade routes along the western coast of India — the same Konkan coast where we source our Alphonso mangoes. The cultural overlap is older than most people assume.

Why "Ajwa Khajoor" Means Something Specific

Ajwa is not a generic date. It grows in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and is explicitly mentioned in a hadith attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which states that seven Ajwa dates consumed in the morning protect against poison and witchcraft. This religious significance drives demand across Muslim communities in India, making Ajwa khajoor the highest-value variety in our catalogue at ₹1,150–₹2,050 per pack.

Nutritional Benefits of Khajoor

What Does One Khajoor Actually Give You?

A single Medjool date (roughly 24g) delivers about 66 calories, 18g of carbohydrates, 1.6g of fibre, and 15.4g of natural sugar — almost entirely fructose and glucose, with negligible sucrose. A single Mazafati date is smaller (3–5g) but similar in sugar density.

• Fibre: Slows glucose absorption, supports bowel regularity.
• Potassium: 696mg per 100g in Medjool dates — more than a medium banana. Useful for blood pressure management.
• Magnesium: 54mg per 100g. Relevant for muscle recovery and nerve function.
• Iron: 0.9mg per 100g. Helpful for vegetarians managing haemoglobin levels.
• Vitamin B6: Supports serotonin and dopamine synthesis.

The melatonin connection is real, not folk wisdom. A 2020 study in the journal Nutrients confirmed that date fruit contains measurable melatonin. Eating 2–3 dates 30–60 minutes before sleep may help with sleep onset, though the effect is mild compared to supplemental melatonin.

Are Dates Good for Diabetics?

The glycaemic index (GI) of Medjool dates is approximately 42 — lower than white bread (GI 71) and white rice (GI 72). The high fibre content moderates the glucose spike. That said, diabetics should limit portions to 2–3 dates per sitting and monitor blood glucose. We do not make therapeutic claims — consult your physician before using khajoor as a sugar substitute in a diabetes management plan.

Popular Varieties of Khajoor

Mazafati (Kimia) Dates

Mazafati khajoor from Bam, Iran, is the most widely consumed soft date in India. "Kimia" is the Iranian trade name. The flesh is black to dark brown, moist, and peels easily from the seed. Brix sits between 60–70°Bx. These are best stored refrigerated and consumed within 4 weeks of opening. Price at AlphonsoMango.in: ₹238–₹415.

Ajwa Dates

Smaller and firmer than Mazafati, Ajwa khajoor has a wrinkled skin and a deep, almost smoky sweetness. The Brix range is 55–65°Bx. Because Ajwa is semi-dry, it keeps longer at room temperature than Mazafati. The Bangla name is আজওয়া খেজুর. The English name used in trade is "Holy Dates." Price: ₹1,150–₹2,050 — the premium reflects authentic Madinah sourcing and lower annual yield relative to demand.

Medjool Dates

Jordan-origin Medjool are the largest commercially available variety, weighing 15–25g each. The texture is like soft toffee. Brix reaches 65–75°Bx. Medjool is the go-to choice for date-based energy balls and desserts because the flesh blends easily. We stock Medjool separately — check the dates collection for current availability.

Khajoor for Pregnant Women

A 2011 study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology followed 69 women in Jordan. Those who consumed six dates per day from week 36 of pregnancy had a significantly higher cervical dilation on admission (mean 3.52 cm vs 2.02 cm), shorter latent labour phase, and a higher rate of intact membranes on admission compared to the non-date group.

The mechanism is thought to involve oxytocin-like compounds in date flesh that bind to uterine receptors. This does not mean dates induce labour prematurely — the study focused on the final four weeks of term pregnancy only.

Ajwa khajoor gets specific mention in this context because of its folic acid content. Folic acid is essential in the first trimester for neural tube development. Three Ajwa dates provide roughly 15mcg of folate — a useful supplement to a folate-rich diet, though not a replacement for prescribed folic acid supplements.

Dates also contain protein (2.5g per 100g) and natural sugars that sustain energy through the third trimester, when fatigue is common. They work well in kheer, laddu, and payasam — traditional Indian sweets that already appear at family celebrations around a birth.

Khajoor in Indian Festivals

During Ramadan, iftar starts with dates. This follows the Sunnah practice of breaking the fast with an odd number of dates — typically three. Demand for Ajwa khajoor at AlphonsoMango.in spikes in the 30 days before Ramadan each year, which falls in a different calendar month annually.

During Diwali, dates appear in dry fruit gift boxes alongside cashews, almonds, and pistachios. We sell mixed dry fruit packs that include dates for this purpose.

At Navratri fasting, Medjool and Kimia dates serve as an energy source for those avoiding grains. The natural sugar content makes one or two dates a practical mid-fast boost without breaking the ritual rules of most Navratri fasting traditions.

Cooking with Khajoor

Sweet Applications

Date paste — Mazafati blended with a splash of warm water — substitutes refined sugar in oat cookies, brownies, and energy bars at roughly a 1:1 ratio by sweetness perception. The fibre content adds moisture that shortens the shelf life of baked goods to 3–4 days at room temperature.

Khajoor kheer: simmer 1 litre full-fat milk with 10 pitted Medjool dates until reduced by half. No added sugar needed. This works as a Navratri dessert and as a pregnancy-friendly sweet.

Savoury Applications

Date and tamarind chutney (imli-khajoor chutney) is standard in chaat. The ratio that works: 200g pitted dates, 50g tamarind pulp, 1 tsp roasted cumin, salt, and chilli to taste. Blend, strain, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Dates also balance the heat in Rajasthani laal maas if you add two pitted dates to the braising liquid. It is a technique that surprised us — the sweetness rounds off the chilli sharpness without making the dish taste like dessert.

Storage and Shelf Life

How Long Do Khajoor Last?

Mazafati (Kimia): refrigerate in an airtight container, consume within 4–6 weeks of opening. Unopened, they last 6 months at 4°C. Do not freeze — the texture turns mushy on thawing.

Ajwa: room temperature in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Refrigeration extends this to 12 months without quality loss. Ajwa does not require refrigeration during transit, which is why it ships reliably in Indian summers.

Medjool: refrigerate and consume within 3–4 weeks. The high moisture content makes Medjool the most perishable of the three. In a Mumbai monsoon at 85% humidity, an opened pack of Medjool left out will show mould within 5–7 days.

One honest limit: we do not stock fresh (rutab-stage) dates. All khajoor in our catalogue is at the tamr (fully dried or semi-dried) stage. Fresh dates at the khalal or rutab stage are highly perishable and cannot survive a 1–3 day BlueDart transit without cold chain packaging we do not currently offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Authority

AlphonsoMango.in operates under Powle Home Foods, registered with FSSAI licence 10020022011783 and APEDA registration 225579. Our GI Authorisation (AU/5974/GI/139/260, GI No. 139, Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019) covers Alphonso mangoes sourced from 48 coastal villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad, Konkan, Maharashtra. Prashant Powle leads sourcing and quality selection across both the mango and dry fruit categories. All products — including khajoor — are sold without artificial ripening agents. No carbide. No artificial additives.

Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, active as of 2024 renewal.

For a deeper comparison of dry fruits we stock, read our sourcing and quality guide. For mango season planning alongside your dry fruit orders, see our mango weight and grade explainer.

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