{"product_id":"medjoul-dates-red-box","title":"Medjoul - Dates - GV Red Box","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom trail mix to pastry centerpieces, dried dates have been a staple ingredient for thousands of years. Believed by some historians to be the oldest cultivated fruit, dates played an important role in several ancient empires and religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey’re especially important during the month of Ramadan, when people practicing Islam enjoy them after long days of fasting or to celebrate a month’s end feast known as Eid al-Fitr. To this day, dried dates remain common throughout the Middle East, where they are enjoyed during several holidays and everyday recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile dates can be enjoyed fresh, many people prefer the rich flavor of their dried form. In addition to improving convenience and changing the taste and texture, the drying process increases levels of certain minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDried dates are a good source of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-metrics-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/supplement-guide-magnesium#1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-metrics-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/supplement-guide-calcium#1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-metrics-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-912\/iron\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-metrics-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/supplement-guide-potassium#1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotassium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Medjoul","offers":[{"title":"[1 kg]","offer_id":37637811863713,"sku":"NUT059","price":16.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"[8x1 kg]","offer_id":42574710014113,"sku":"NUT059","price":121.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1543\/1841\/files\/IMG_2842.jpg?v=1698026992","url":"https:\/\/www.a1cashandcarry.com\/products\/medjoul-dates-red-box","provider":"A1 Cash and Carry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}