What is the white film that I see on my dates sometimes?
A white, sugary film may appear on the Medjool date during storage due to the natural curing process of the date. This condition in no way affects the quality and may be removed with a damp cloth or eaten as is. A similar condition may occur under the skin or where skin is broken in the form of small grey spots. These are merely crystallized natural sugars and indicate the richness of this variety of date.