What is the Judean date?

A type of ancient date resurrected recently.

What were the results of the blind tasting experiment?

Participants favored sweeter dates like Halawi and Medjoul.

Participants found it to be the softest and sweetest date.

The Judean date is the world's most expensive, costing about $700 per kilogram or $300 per pound, and was successfully resurrected after being extinct for nearly 2,000 years.
A blind tasting experiment revealed that while sweeter dates like Halawi and Medjoul were popular, the resurrected Judean date, offering a unique balance of sweetness and texture, was favored by those who preferred less sweetness, showcasing its potential as a premium date in the market.

What is the Judean date?
A type of ancient date resurrected recently.
Who is responsible for the Judean date resurrection project?
Dr. Elaine Solowey.
Where are the resurrected Judean dates grown?
Arava Institute in Israel.
What were the results of the blind tasting experiment?
Participants favored sweeter dates like Halawi and Medjoul.
How did participants react to the Judean date in the blind tasting experiment?
Participants found it to be the softest and sweetest date.

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The Judean date is the world's most expensive, costing about $700 per kilogram or $300 per pound.
This ancient date was extinct for nearly 2,000 years but was recently resurrected by scientists.
A blind tasting experiment was conducted with eight different dates, including the resurrected Judean date.
The experiment involved participants blindly tasting the dates and recording their reactions to determine preferences.
The Arava Institute in Israel is where the resurrected dates are grown, in a dry climate perfect for date cultivation.
Dr. Elaine Solowey is responsible for the resurrection project and has a wide range of expertise in agriculture.
The Judean date palm was successfully resurrected, with the first batch of dates produced in 2020.
The seeds of the Judean date palm were preserved for 2,000 years and were confirmed to be ancient through DNA and radiocarbon testing.
The resurrection project faced challenges, including initially producing a male tree that couldn't bear fruit.
The blind tasting experiment included the Judean date and seven other common date varieties, with participants choosing their favorite after blind tasting.

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Jeremy enjoyed the first date and chose the second one for its softer texture.
The taste of the second date was similar to the first, but a bit sweeter.
The third date, the resurrected Judean date, was the softest and sweetest so far.
Participants were unaware of the Judean date, but it seemed to be a favorite.
Number four was silky, sweet, and highly favored.
Dates five, six, and seven had a similar texture, with number six being a top choice.
The Halawi and Medjoul dates were leading in popularity, being the sweetest.
Participants had varying preferences, with some favoring the Judean date for its less sweet taste.
The Judean date was mistakenly frozen twice, altering its texture and flavor.
The experiment revealed a preference for sweeter dates like Halawi and Medjoul, but the Judean date was favored by those who preferred less sweetness.

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Freezing and unfreezing food changes its consistency, making it softer and muggier.
In a blind tasting experiment, the Judean date was chosen two times out of three, showcasing its unique flavor profile.
The price for three ancient Judean dates is 149 shekels, supporting a project that aims to mass produce these dates in the future.
The experiment concludes that the ancient Judean date offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, hinting at its potential as a premium date in the market.