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Dates are the fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, with a central pit and naturally soft, dense, chewy flesh. Medjool and Deglet Noor are familiar varieties, sold whole or pitted for snacking, stuffing, baking, or chopping into cereals and other dishes. Dates are also processed into paste or syrup for sweetening. Their low-moisture texture and concentrated fruit sugars make portion and product form especially relevant when comparing them with fresher fruits.