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.

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!

Walnut stuffed medjools2Storage 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.

 

 

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