AlShifa Rotab Honey Dates: Soft Dates from Bam, Iran

AlShifa Rotab Honey Dates are premium dates from Bam, Iran, loved for their very soft texture and honey-like sweetness. If you are a soft-date fan, these are among the most satisfying you can find — every date is moist, tender and easy to eat.

Below we explain what rotab means, why they are called “honey” dates, how to enjoy and store them, and the pack or carton options.

What are Rotab Honey Dates?

“Rotab” describes a soft, moist date that has not been fully dried. The AlShifa box is labelled Rotab Mazafati, the soft dark date variety from the Bam region of Iran.

People call them “honey” dates because their sweetness recalls honey. They do not contain any honey, though — the sweetness is all the date’s own.

Taste and texture

• Colour: dark, almost black.
• Texture: very soft and moist.
• Flavour: honey-like sweetness.
• Packaging: boxed to help keep the moisture in.

Because they are so soft, they suit every age group, including older family members. If you like soft Saudi dates too, try our Sukkari Rutab dates.

How to enjoy Rotab Honey Dates

Snacks and iftar

Enjoy a few with coffee or tea in the afternoon, or to break your fast before the main meal.

Desserts

• Serve alongside vanilla ice cream.
• Chop into yogurt or pudding.
• Mash and spread on toast instead of jam.

In cooking

Their softness makes them easy to mash or blend — great for cake batter, cookies or smoothies.

Pack or carton?

1. 11 pack — to try or for yourself.
2. 23 packs — for a small family or to share with relatives.
3. 35 packs — for a big family or Ramadan stock.
4. 41 carton — for events, kenduri or long-term stock.

Use code SULTAN for 5% off with a minimum spend of RM100 — handy when buying several packs.

How to store

Keep unopened boxes in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store them in the fridge so they stay soft and fresh for longer; take them out a few minutes before eating if you like them extra soft. Please check the expiry date on the pack.

Why buy from AlSultanFood?

AlSultanFood brings in dates from several countries — Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and Tunisia — so you can choose by taste. Our dates are halal and delivered across Malaysia. Compare every variety in our complete guide to dates.

Rotab Honey Dates vs other soft dates

AlSultanFood stocks several soft dates. Here is a quick comparison to help you choose:

• AlShifa Rotab Honey Dates — dark, very soft and moist, from Iran. Pick these if you love honey-sweet dates.
• Sukkari Rutab — golden brown, soft and slightly juicy, from Saudi Arabia.
• Medjool — large, thick and soft, great for gifts.
• Frozen dates — kept frozen to stay soft; not shipped to Sabah, Sarawak or Labuan.

Not sure? Start with one pack of Rotab Honey Dates and one pack of another variety. You will quickly discover which texture you like best.

In short

AlShifa Rotab Honey Dates are Rotab Mazafati dates from Bam, Iran — dark, very soft, moist and honey-sweet. They make a lovely everyday snack, a gentle way to break the fast and a natural partner for desserts, and they are easy for the whole family to eat, including older relatives. Pick one pack to try, several for the family, or a carton for events and stock. Once opened, keep them in the fridge so they stay soft.