Gondaila Dates

A dry date cultivar with large fruits.

A dry date cultivar with large fruits. It is considered an excellent variety. Along with Barakawi, Bit-Tamoda, Kolmah, and Gargoda, it is one of the major dry cultivars of Sudan. It is known for its good quality and excellent storage ability at ambient conditions.

Native to Sudan, where it is one of the five most important date palm cultivars. It is grown in the northern region of Sudan. The dry texture and excellent storage ability make Gondaila dates an important commercial variety, with good export potential when properly processed and packaged.

As a dry date, Gondaila fruits are rich in carbohydrates and have a high energy value. They contain essential minerals and dietary fiber. The dry nature of the fruit concentrates its nutrients.

The dry texture and high fiber content make Gondaila dates a satisfying and digestive-friendly snack. In Sudan, they are a traditional food, valued for their long shelf life and nutritional benefits. They are often consumed as a staple food alongside other dry date varieties.

Best enjoyed as a dry snack on its own. Can be rehydrated and used in cooking, baking, and traditional Sudanese dishes. Also used in the production of date jam and other processed date products.

Gondaila is one of the most important date palm cultivars in Sudan. Along with Barakawi, it represents the dry date heritage of the country. It is a source of pride for Sudanese farmers and a symbol of the nation's agricultural diversity. Its good export potential makes it an important economic crop.