Zahidi dates

Zahidi dates are a type of palm dates from Iraq that are medium-sized, round, and golden in color, with a sweet, nutty, caramel-like flavor reminiscent of caramel popcorn and dried apricots. These dates are on the drier, chewier side, and when compared to Medjool dates, and less sweet, while the sugar in the dates is sucrose, not fructose.