Seijo Ishii Half-Life Type Dry Dates

"Dates" are becoming more common in the dried fruit department these days. Date palm fruits cultivated mainly in Middle Eastern countries, and are considered to be "superfoods" containing various vitamins and minerals. However, since it contains a lot of sugar, the standard to eat is about 3 tablets a day.


The characteristics are a soft mouthfeel and a rich, rich sweetness. In terms of familiar things, it resembles a dried persimmon.


It is delicious to eat as it is or topping with ice cream or yogurt, but it is also recommended to use it as a snack. Simply slice it in half and add cream cheese or nuts to complete a simple hors d'oeuvre. Or you can make a cut and sandwich the ingredients.



Mentaiko is surprisingly good. The spicy spiciness, strong umami and saltiness are well-balanced with the rich dates. It goes well with meat, but thinly sliced prosciutto may lose the sweetness of dates. Thick and strong bacon is recommended.




This time, I used half-life type dry dates available at Seijo Ishii. It has a luxurious texture that is softer and melts than ordinary dry dates. There is plenty of value in the box. If you are interested, please give it a try!