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Palestinian Barhi Ruthob Dates
Palestinian Barhi ruthob dates — round, amber-golden, softer and sweeter than ordinary ruthob with a butterscotch note. Available in 500g and 1kg packs.
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Palestinian Barhi Ruthob: The Round Golden Date That's Soft and Sweet
The Barhi variety is known as one of the sweetest dates in the world and belongs to the soft-date group. At the ruthob stage, Barhi is small and round — about the size of a kumquat — amber-golden in colour, with a softer texture and a sweeter taste than ordinary ruthob, often described as having butterscotch and caramel notes. We source our Barhi from Palestinian orchards for the Greater Jakarta market.
Taste & Texture
At the khalal stage, Barhi is crunchy like an apple; as it ripens toward ruthob, the flesh softens, sugar content rises, and the sweetness becomes rounder and richer. This makes Barhi ruthob a favourite for those who love wet dates with a soft, gentle sweetness rather than a sharp one.
Why Choose Palestinian Barhi
- Distinctive shape: round and golden, attractive for serving and hampers.
- Gentle sweetness: great for children and newcomers to ruthob.
- Palestinian origin: sentimentally meaningful for many Indonesian Muslim families.
- Ideal for iftar: a fast energy source in line with the sunnah of breaking the fast with ruthab.
Quick Ruthob Variety Comparison
| Variety | Colour | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Libyan Ruthob (Deglet Nour) | Amber-brown | Classic honey sweetness |
| Palestinian Barhi Ruthob | Amber-golden | Soft, butterscotch sweet |
| Iranian Mazafati | Near black | Moistest & richest |
Freshness Protected
Because Barhi ruthob is very soft and perishable, we store it in the freezer at our Cakung, East Jakarta warehouse and ship in cold packaging across all of Greater Jakarta — East, South, West, North and Central Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, and Bogor. Available in 500g and 1kg packs. As a direct importer with 40+ years of experience, we ensure Barhi arrives in the best possible condition.
Serving Tips
Serve chilled as a fresh snack, or let it thaw briefly for a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Pairs beautifully with warm tea, milk, or stuffed with nuts.
Benefits
- Barhi variety — one of the sweetest dates, with a soft butterscotch flavour
- Attractive round amber-golden shape for serving and hampers
- Very soft texture, friendly for children and ruthob beginners
- Sourced from Palestinian orchards, sentimentally meaningful for Muslim families
- A fast energy source for breaking the fast in line with the sunnah
- Cold-chain protected and shipped in cold packaging across Greater Jakarta
- Conveniently available in 500g and 1kg packs
FAQ
What makes Barhi ruthob different?
Barhi is a very sweet soft-date variety. At the ruthob stage it is round and golden with a softer texture and a rounder, butterscotch-like sweetness compared to ordinary ruthob.
Is Barhi ruthob suitable for children?
Very much so. Its sweetness is gentle and its texture is tender, making it popular with children and anyone new to wet dates.
What pack sizes are available?
We offer 500g and 1kg packs. For larger needs or hampers, please ask about options via our WhatsApp.
What's the best way to serve Barhi ruthob?
Serve it chilled as a snack, or let it thaw briefly for a melt-in-the-mouth texture. It's lovely with warm tea, milk, or stuffed with nuts.
Is delivery safe for such a soft date?
Yes. We use cold packaging and maintain the cold chain throughout delivery across Greater Jakarta so the soft texture is preserved.
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