Specimen Jordan Valley, Palestine
Palestinian Medjool Jumbo — Reference Standard 500g / 1kg (23–27g per Date)
The balance grade of size and value: Jumbo medjool at 23–27 grams per date from the Jordan Valley, Palestine. USDA's reference date (~24g, ~66 kcal) sits exactly in this band — which is why Jumbo is the measuring standard across our encyclopedia.
- Grade
- Jumbo (23–27 g/butir)
- Packaging
- 500 gram1 kg
- Origin
- Jordan Valley, Palestine
Medjool Jumbo — The Measuring Standard of Pustaka Medjool
If Super Jumbo is the showpiece specimen, Jumbo (23–27 grams per date) is our ruler. Nearly every nutrition figure you read in this library — "one medjool ≈ 66 kcal" — was calculated by USDA on a reference date of about 24 grams, which lands exactly in the Jumbo band. Choosing this grade means holding medjool at the same size used in the world's reference tables: the most honest way to learn this fruit's character.
Quick Specifications
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight per date | 23–27 grams (~37–43 dates per kg) |
| Origin | Jordan Valley, Palestine |
| Ripening stage | Tamr (fully ripe, semi-moist) |
| Pack sizes | 500g and 1kg |
| Calories per date | ~64–75 kcal (USDA 277 kcal/100g) |
The Flavor Character That Made Medjool Famous
The Jumbo band shows medjool at its most balanced: thin, finely wrinkled skin, thick flesh that yields without mushiness, and a long caramel-honey sweetness. At this size the pit-to-flesh ratio is already very small, so almost every gram on your scale is fruit. Commodity dates of 7–10 grams, by contrast, give up a much larger share to the pit.
Per-Date Nutrition for Jumbo
Based on USDA data for medjool: one ~24g date contributes about 66 kcal, ~18g carbohydrate (roughly 16g natural sugars), ~1.6g fiber, and ~167mg potassium. This is why medjool is a classic pre-workout bite and a gentle way to break a fast — densely sweet, but arriving with fiber and minerals. For healthy adults, 2–4 dates a day is a common, sensible habit; the full discussion lives in our Nutrition chapter. (Educational information, not medical advice.)
When to Pick Jumbo, When to Step Up
- Pick Jumbo for the world-standard medjool experience in routine family servings — the most rational value per gram of flesh.
- Step up to Super Jumbo for special moments, gifts, or size-comparison study.
- Step down to Large when budget leads — the flavor character stays the same.
Everyday Ways to Enjoy
Jumbo is big enough to stuff yet still practical as a whole snack. A few reader favorites: enjoyed as is with unsweetened coffee or tea, stuffed with a walnut piece or cheese for an appetizer, sliced into morning oatmeal, or used as a pre-workout energy bite since its natural sugars are quickly available yet arrive with fiber. During Ramadan, two to three Jumbo dates make an ideal fast-breaking opener — restoring energy gradually without overloading a stomach that has just broken its fast. Because the size stays consistent in the 23–27 gram band, Jumbo also makes it easy to portion your daily serving without re-weighing each time.
Storage
Keep airtight. At cool room temperature Jumbo eats well for several weeks; refrigerated, texture holds 3–6 months; frozen, up to about a year. We add no preservatives — medjool's high natural sugar is its own.
Ordering
Available in 500g introduction packs and 1kg pantry packs. Everything ships from our warehouse in Cakung, East Jakarta to Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, and Bogor. Say hello on WhatsApp +62 823-4350-8579 — mention the Reference Standard chapter and the team will pull the freshest-harvest batch for you.
§ Field notes
Why this specimen
- The 23–27 gram band — the same size as USDA's reference date (~24g, ~66 kcal)
- Tiny pit-to-flesh ratio: nearly every gram on the scale is fruit
- Medjool at its most balanced: thin skin, thick flesh, long caramel-honey finish
- The most rational value per gram of flesh for routine family servings
- Available in a 500g introduction pack and a 1kg pantry pack
- No preservatives — naturally keeps 3–6 months chilled, ~1 year frozen
- Ships from Cakung, East Jakarta across Jabodetabek
Q&A Marginalia
Questions, answered
Why is Jumbo called the 'reference standard'?
Because the reference date USDA uses for medjool nutrition (~24 grams, ~66 kcal) falls exactly in the 23–27 gram Jumbo band. Every table in our encyclopedia is calculated on this size.
How many dates are in a 1kg pack?
Around 37–43 dates depending on the batch's weight distribution. The 500g pack holds roughly half that, about 18–22 dates.
Does it taste different from Super Jumbo or Large?
No — same variety, same orchards, same base flavor. What changes is weight per date, flesh thickness, and price per kilogram.
What is a sensible daily portion?
A common habit is 2–4 dates a day for healthy adults, roughly 130–300 kcal. Anyone with a medical condition should check with a doctor or dietitian first.
How do I order from outside Jakarta, say Bogor?
Message WhatsApp +62 823-4350-8579. We ship from Cakung, East Jakarta and reach all of Jabodetabek, including Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi.
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