Rancho Meladuco 1 lb. Organic Medjool Dates - ONE 1 lb. Box

WOW. I see mixed reviews. I can only comment about what I ordered (arrived 4/23/24, and tried right away). I was concerned when I opened the box and saw loose medjool dates in the box. Just a cardboard flip top box with medjool dates inside. They sit on a piece of parchment, but not really wrapped. I expected these to be dry, but I was so very wrong on that impression. These are SO MOIST that they melt in my mouth. They are the freshest I have ever had. I have had a lot of medjool dates from various brands bought at various places for many many years. I never encountered one that was CREAMY. I'm not sure how I feel about that, haha. I like medjool dates for their slight chew. I ALWAYS buy medjool dates with their pit to help ensure moistness. I like to open the date, take out the pit, then replace it with a Brazil nut (about same size as the pit, maybe little larger) or other nut. Then close it up and eat it as is. Takes on a candy bar like taste and texture. Dip in some chocolate? omg.. The extra moist, extra soft, extra creaminess of these dates might throw me off in how I want to use it. It doesn't give me the "mouth feel" that I prefer. I may have to let these age, haha!! But I cant deny that these are very tasty, very fresh tasting, and would work so well in smoothies, desserts, oat meal etc where the extra smooth texture is desired. Maybe making energy balls or snack balls. Would be perfect for that. If preferring more chew, then let these age a bit.

I love these, they are always fresh and sticky! Taste like candy. Plenty packed in boxes.

These are great! Always fresh. My only complaint is that you cant buy in a larger quantity. I love the fact that they are organic, perfect size for snacking, and great value for the money. I do not bake with them but do make sugarless snacks with them that are absolutely delicious. I have bought these several times and will buy again.

These dates have pits. But there is a so much fruit flesh that they are easy to detect and easy to remove. Plump, slightly cream, a little fishy, a little caramely, and a touch of earthiness. A unique date that is not super chewy but provides a satisfying chew. Would buy again! Packaging is a little “raw”. Take sticker off box, open box lift a small piece of parchment paper and there are the loose dates! But they are so fresh and delicious!! Recommend! Great customer service too!!

I've bought these dates before at specialty food shops and they're delicious. But the ones that I bought through Amazon were dried out and not edible. Yech. Follow up: I received a nice note from the company about a month after I posted my review with an apology and offer to refund. They were trying to determine how the product dried out the distribution process. They seem to be sincerely concerned about maintaining their quality and I appreciated that.

"I recently tried the California-grown Medjool dates from Amazon, and they were a fantastic treat! The texture was incredibly soft, almost like butter, and they melted in my mouth with a wonderfully sweet flavor. While they are slightly more expensive than other options, the premium quality is evident and worth the price for a family-owned ranch business. They are definitely a great option for a special indulgence or to make your favorite special treats.

I stumbled upon Rancho Meladuco’s organic California dates by chance, and wow—they are incredible. The size is generous, the texture is moist and chewy, and the natural sweetness is so rich that I almost wondered if they were candied. But nope, no artificial sweetness—just pure, delicious flavor that never feels overwhelming. What I loved even more? The charming retro-style hand-drawn illustrations and the fun packaging design (yes, I’m that person who reads every word on snack packaging). Plus, the dates come in a paper box, not plastic—a big plus in my book. Love supporting small businesses like this!

I am sad to say that the quality is no longer what I’m used to. I have ordered these dates many many times and they are usually amazing! Soft and delicious. Best dates ever. But my last order I had to throw away. SO DISAPPOINTED. They were hard and tasted like tar. We’re not edible. So not the quality I am used to from this company. I hope this changes back to the dates I love soon. Sad girl here.