These dates are harvested while they are still soft and not fully dried. They have a moist and chewy texture. Some varieties of fresh dates include:
Medjool Dates: Large, soft, and very sweet with a caramel-like flavor. Medjool dates are often considered the "king" of dates due to their size and taste.
Barhi Dates: Yellow when fresh and often eaten while still in their semi-ripe stage. Barhi dates are soft, sticky, and very sweet.
Fard Dates: Fresh Fard dates are reddish-brown and have a soft, moist texture with a rich, honey-like sweetness.