LEEN Premium Ajwa Dates –Resealable Zipper Pouch | Fresh Authentic Ajwa from Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah | Natural, Soft & Rich Flavor | Premium Saudi Dates

These dates are soft, chewy, and sweet. Very fresh and an enjoyable candy from the earth!

Very good very good taste

I bought these to try something a little different from regular snacks, and I ended up really liking them. The texture is soft without being sticky, and the flavor is rich but not overly sweet. I’ve been having a couple in the morning with coffee, and they feel more satisfying than something processed. The portion is small, so it doesn’t last long. Still, they feel like a quality product. Absolutely would recommend!

Up for review are Leen brand Ajwa Dates. The quantity is about 110g and included is a quality resealable bag. Ajwa dates are a specific cultivar of the palm date most commonly grown in Saudi Arabia, where these come from. These are relatively compact at about an inch in length, roughly capsule shaped with a black skin and a smooth, shiny, wrinkled exterior that is slightly speckled on very close inspection. Compared to other dates that I've had, they are darker and less red in color and have more of a short, stout shape to them. They aren't sticky and have a smaller / shorter pit than other dates I've had. They have a little remnant of the stem on one end that is easy to chew and disappears when you eat the fruit. Tasting these, I was struck by the subtlety of the flavor. They do not have an overpowering sweetness to them like some dates, and a nice chew to them that feels slightly firm but not at all tough--almost like a soft taffy that doesn't stick to your teeth. The skins are very subtle and tend to disappear when chewed. The flavor is mild and has some butterscotch or brown sugar notes to it. The only ingredient is dates, so there is no added sugar or other tricks to modify or intensify the flavor, which I really like. They don't make you feel like you are eating candy, as is the case with some dates I've had. These are really nice with coffee (I've been eating a few with coffee as I write this). The coffee underscores the sweetness in a nice way. I've always enjoyed dates, but not sought them out necessarily. These seem like something I'd go out of my way to have again. These are expensive for what they are, which is my only real complaint. I couldn't justify buying these frequently. It's hard to visualize 110 grams, but the bag is a little wider than my cell phone and about two inches thick front-to-back the base, tapering down to a point where the bag opens. I haven't counted the dates, but it's not a huge number. So it's a substantial price for the quantity, but the quality of the fruit is excellent.

Leen Premium Ajwa Dates arrived in a 110-gram resealable zipper pouch — small enough to sit in a desk drawer or toss in a bag. The dates themselves are dark, almost black, with a dry, slightly wrinkled skin that gives way to a soft, dense interior when you bite in. If you have only ever had Medjool dates, Ajwa will feel like a different experience entirely. These are noticeably smaller, with a higher pit-to-fruit ratio, so each date is more of a concentrated bite than a full snack. The flavor leans toward dark caramel with a faint bitterness underneath the sweetness — not the honey-forward profile you get from Medjool. The texture is chewy and firm without being dry, which makes them satisfying to eat slowly rather than popping several at once. Ajwa dates are cultivated exclusively in the Medina region of Saudi Arabia and are considered among the most prized date varieties in the Middle East. They carry a strong nutritional profile — high in potassium, fiber, and antioxidants — making them a reasonable alternative to processed sweets when an afternoon craving hits. The resealable pouch works well and kept the remaining dates fresh over several days. At 110 grams, the quantity is modest — roughly 15 to 18 dates depending on size — so this is more of an introduction to the variety than a bulk supply. For someone unfamiliar with Ajwa, it is a good way to try them without committing to a larger purchase.

Too expensive and small size, dry and not returnable.

The box is very small seven pieces for ten dollars is too much. And the dates are dry, not soft and fresh.

These are really really good. They were fresh, they were delicious, moist, chewy, slightly sweet, oh so good.