"The Red Crown of Egypt"
Egypt's most beloved date. Bright reddish-amber skin, crisp-yet-yielding flesh, intense honey-sweet flavor with subtle tannins. Cultivated for centuries across the eastern Nile Delta governorates of Sharqia, Damietta, and Dakahlia. The defining variety of Egyptian autumn — sold by the cluster at Cairo markets when in season.
Available in: Premium 1 kg retail boxes · 5 kg & 10 kg bulk cartons · Private label with custom artwork · Organic certification on selected lots.
Every Zaghloul batch is hand-graded at our Alexandria flagship facility. Sun-cured at the orchard, optical-sorted on arrival, X-ray screened before packing.
Flavor: Honey, mild tannin, crisp sweetness
| Botanical Origin | Phoenix dactylifera — Egyptian cultivar group |
|---|---|
| Region | Sharqia & Damietta, Nile Delta |
| Color | Bright red to amber |
| Texture | Semi-dry, crisp |
| Flavor Profile | Honey, mild tannin, crisp sweetness |
| Moisture Content | 20 - 28% |
| Harvest | Sep – Oct |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits |
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