Sukkari Rutab Dates: The Soft Saudi Date That Tastes Like Honey

Sukkari Rutab dates are the go-to choice for anyone who loves soft dates. From Saudi Arabia, they are very soft, slightly juicy and honey-sweet. If you have ever eaten a date that seemed to melt in your mouth, chances are it was a rutab.

Below we explain what “sukkari” and “rutab” mean, how Sukkari Rutab differs from Sukkari Mufattal, and how to enjoy and store it.

What “Sukkari” and “Rutab” mean

The name Sukkari is linked to the Arabic word for sugar — fitting for such a sweet date. Rutab (often spelled rotab) describes a date at the semi-ripe stage, when it is still soft and moist rather than fully dried.

Put the two together and you get a soft, slightly juicy, very sweet date that people of all ages enjoy.

Taste and texture

• Texture: very soft, slightly juicy.
• Flavour: natural, honey-like sweetness.
• Colour: golden amber to brown.
• Packaging: a neat gift box.

Sukkari Rutab or Sukkari Mufattal?

Sukkari comes in two textures, and AlSultanFood stocks both:

1. 1Sukkari Rutab — very soft and slightly juicy, for lovers of honey-soft dates.
2. 2Sukkari Mufattal — drier outside, soft inside, not sticky. Easier to carry around.

If you like the firm-outside texture in a different variety, try our Premium Mabroom Dates as well.

How to enjoy Sukkari Rutab

To break the fast

Its sweetness makes Sukkari Rutab a lovely way to break the fast. A few dates with water or milk are enough before the main meal.

With coffee

The sweetness pairs beautifully with bitter coffee or Arabic coffee — the classic way to welcome guests.

In recipes

• Chop over oats or yogurt.
• Blend with milk for a sweet drink without added sugar.
• Mash into cookie or cake batter.

A thoughtful gift

AlSultanFood ships Sukkari Rutab in a neat gift box, making it a lovely present or door gift for celebrations, Ramadan and Hari Raya. For a gift with several kinds of dates, see the 5-in-1 Mixed Dates Platter.

How to store Sukkari Rutab

Because these dates are soft and moist, store them well. Keep them in a cool, dry place and move them to a closed container once opened. In hot weather, the fridge helps keep them fresh. Please check the expiry date on the pack.

Why buy from AlSultanFood?

• Saudi dates, halal and legally imported.
• Several weights, from small packs to 1kg.
• Packed in a neat gift box.
• Delivered across Malaysia.

Want to compare with other varieties? Read our complete guide to dates. Use code SULTAN for 5% off with a minimum spend of RM100.

Choosing the right weight

Sukkari Rutab comes in several weights. Because the dates are soft and moist, it is best to buy an amount you can finish within a reasonable time after opening.

• Small pack — to try them for the first time, or for one or two people.
• 250g–500g — for a small family or as a gift.
• 1kg — for a big family, Ramadan stock or event platters.

Tip: if you buy a big pack, split it into a few small containers. Keep one in the kitchen for everyday use and the rest in the fridge, so the dates you have not opened stay fresh longer. Like soft dates from other countries too? Try AlShifa Rotab Honey Dates from Iran or our frozen dates.

In short

Sukkari Rutab is the right choice if you want a date that is very soft, slightly juicy and naturally sweet. It is lovely for iftar, for serving guests with coffee and as a gift in its neat box. Keep it in a cool, dry place and in the fridge once opened. If you prefer a less sticky texture, go for Sukkari Mufattal or Mabroom — but for soft-date lovers, Sukkari Rutab is hard to beat.