Premium Sukari Dates | Al Qassim Saudi Arabia | Organic Sukkari | Al Kareem Dates

1. Product Title

Premium Sukari Dates | Al Qassim Saudi Arabia | Organic Sukkari | Al Kareem Dates

2. Short Description

Sukari — meaning "sugary" in Arabic — lives up to its name. These golden-brown dates from Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia are celebrated for their exceptional natural sweetness, soft flesh, and distinctive conical top shape. A rapidly growing favourite in international health food and premium food markets.

3. Long Description

Sukari dates are the sweet heart of Saudi Arabia's date portfolio. In a country that produces more than 400 date varieties, Sukari consistently ranks among the most loved by Saudi consumers — and that domestic enthusiasm is now driving rapid growth in international markets, particularly among health-conscious buyers in Europe, Australia, and North America.

Origin

Al Kareem's Sukari dates are cultivated on our farms in the Al Qassim region — Saudi Arabia's premier date-growing hub and the natural home of the Sukari palm. Al Qassim's extreme summer heat, dry conditions, and deep sandy soils create the ideal environment for Sukari palms to develop their characteristically intense sweetness.

Appearance

Sukari dates have a rectangular-cylindrical shape with a distinctive conical, broad top end — a visual signature that helps identify genuine Sukari. Skin colour is golden brown at the Tamer stage, with a slightly wrinkled surface that reflects the fruit's high natural sugar content. Our Premium Jumbo grade averages 15g per date, with approximately 67 dates per kilogram.

Texture & Taste

This is where Sukari becomes difficult not to love. The texture is soft and yielding, with a slightly melt-in-the-mouth quality at optimum moisture. The flavour is intensely, naturally sweet — more so than most other varieties — with a clean sugar-forward profile and pleasant floral undertones. Moisture content of 12.5–16% provides a good balance between softness and shelf stability.

Availability Forms

Sukari is available as Tamer (fully ripened and cured), Rutab (fresh semi-ripe, requiring frozen storage), and Maknooz (a specific preparation format popular in the GCC). The diversity of available forms makes Sukari a versatile product for different market requirements.

Storage Note

Sukari requires storage at -5°C for optimal quality — slightly colder than many other varieties. For Rutab Sukari, frozen storage at -18°C is recommended. Shelf life is 12 months under proper conditions.

4. Key Features

✓ Exceptionally sweet natural flavour — the "sugary" date of Saudi Arabia
✓ Distinctive conical-top shape and golden-brown skin
✓ Premium Jumbo: 15g per date / ≥3.5 cm / ~67 per kg
✓ Available as Tamer, Rutab, and Maknooz
✓ Moisture: 12.5–16% | Storage: -5°C | Shelf life: 12 months
✓ Certified organic: USDA, EU, JAS, Saudi Organic
✓ BRC Issue 9 & ISO 22000:2018 certified
✓ Fast-growing international demand
✓ Retail, bulk, gift, and private label supply
✓ No preservatives, additives, or fumigation

5. Specifications Table

6. Nutritional Benefits

Sukari dates provide high levels of natural fruit sugars — their exceptional sweetness is entirely natural, with no added sugar at any stage of production. They contain dietary fibre, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. Their energy density makes them a natural choice for athletes and active consumers. No artificial sweeteners, no preservatives, no additives.

7. Common Uses

• Premium retail and health food stores

• Natural sweetener alternative to refined sugar

• Ramadan Iftar — a beloved variety for breaking the fast

• Arabic hospitality and qahwa service

• Corporate and personal gift boxes

• Date smoothies and health recipes

• Energy bars and natural snack products

• Date paste and date powder for food manufacturing

• Private label health food brands

8. Why Choose Al Kareem Dates

Al Kareem's Al Qassim farms are ideally situated for Sukari production. Our certified organic approach, combined with BRC-certified processing and full traceability from palm to packaging, gives buyers the confidence that every batch will meet specification. We supply Sukari in three forms — Tamer, Rutab, and Maknooz — offering flexibility that few other exporters can match.

9. Packaging Options

Retail: 100g, 250g, 280g, 480g, 500g, 1kg
Bulk: 3.5kg (standard), 5kg, 12.5kg
Gift: Luxury bespoke boxes
Private Label: Available

10. FAQ

Q: Why are they called Sukari? A: Sukari means "sugary" in Arabic — the name directly reflects the variety's exceptional natural sweetness, which is higher than most other Saudi date varieties.

Q: What is the difference between Sukari Tamer, Rutab, and Maknooz? A: Tamer is fully ripened and dried — standard for export. Rutab is the fresh semi-ripe stage with moisture >22%, sweeter and softer but highly perishable (requires frozen storage). Maknooz is a specific preparation method common in the GCC.

Q: What storage temperature does Sukari require? A: -5°C for Tamer. Frozen (-18°C) for Rutab. Standard cool storage (below 18°C) is acceptable for short-term retail.

Q: Are they suitable for health food retail? A: Absolutely. Sukari's natural sweetness, clean ingredient list (nothing added), and certification suite make them ideal for organic and health food retailers.

Q: What is the shelf life? A: 12 months under proper cold storage conditions (-5°C).

Q: What packaging is available for retail buyers? A: Consumer packs from 100g to 1kg in tray and pouch formats. Standard bulk at 3.5kg. Custom packaging and private label available.

Q: Do you supply Sukari Rutab? A: Yes, for buyers with frozen cold-chain import capability.

Q: What certifications are included? A: USDA Organic, EU Organic, JAS, Saudi Organic, BRC Issue 9, Global GAP, ISO 22000:2018, plus full export documentation.