Author: SultanDates
How to tell real Ajwa from fake
Ajwa is the most counterfeited date in Pakistan, and most of the tests circulating online do not work. Here is what actually distinguishes it.
How to store dates so they last a full year
Dates keep far longer than most people expect. Storage is less about spoilage and more about holding the texture you paid for.
Mabroom or Kalmi: which one suits you
Two Madinah varieties at similar prices that behave nothing like each other. The choice comes down to texture, not quality.
Replacing sugar with date syrup, properly
Swapping one for the other is not a one-to-one substitution. Get the ratio and the liquid adjustment right and most recipes work first time.