Dates are the sweet fruits of the date palm tree, cultivated in various tropical regions around the globe. In recent years, dates have gained significant popularity. Most dates available in Western markets are dried, and their appearance can help you distinguish between dried and fresh varieties.
A date is a stone fruit, meaning it has a single seed surrounded by an outer fleshy fruit (like peaches, mangoes, and olives). They're grown on date palm trees, The Middle East produces the most and the best quality of this maswa in the world.