John’s Pick of the Week: Walnut Stuffed California Medjool Dates

John Sigona has been our dried
fruit and nut expert for
over 35 years.

Walnut Stuffed California Medjool Dates

A Unique Sigona’s Specialty at Our Very Best Sale Price!

$3.99 (9 oz)

Reg. $5.99

• Hollister, California light halves and pieces–The very best come from this area!
• Imperial valley, California extra-large size Medjool dates–The very best comes from this area!
• Try them with your favorite cheese, particularly good with a blue cheese.
• Great out of hand at room temperature. My favorite way is eating them right from the freezer!

Storage of Sigona’s walnut stuffed Medjool dates:

• Will keep at room temperature for at least two weeks
• Will keep refrigerated for at least 8 weeks
• Will keep in freezer for at least 8 months

Medjool dates nutritional facts:

• High fiber, (6) grams per three oz. serving
• Good source of potassium, iron and copper
• Excellent source of magnesium (10% per three oz. serving)
• Medjool dates consist of 2% protein

Walnut nutritional facts:

1. 12% RDA for fiber
2. 8% RDA for protein
3. 5% RDA for iron
4. 6% RDA for thiamin
5. 8% RDA for B6
6. 10% RDA for phosphorus
7. 48% RDA for manganese
8. 3% RDA for calcium

Additional benefits for walnuts:

• Healthy fat-omega 3 fatty acids. 1oz. serving—90% RDA
• (Omega 3 fatty acids have innumerable health benefits)
• Particularly rich in phenol antioxidants, like garlic acid with lots of major health benefits.