GuideDates5 min read
The Complete Guide to Dates: Varieties, Taste, Choosing & Storing
Ajwa, Medjool, Sukkari, Mabroom, Safawi or Rotab? This guide explains each kind of date, how it tastes and how to pick the right one for you.
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GuideNuts & Seeds6 min read
A Guide to Nuts and Seeds: How to Choose, Store and Enjoy Them
From cashews and almonds to edamame and pumpkin seeds — get to know each nut and seed, the difference between raw and roasted, and how to keep them crunchy.
GuideDried Fruits6 min read
A Guide to Dried Fruit: Turkish Figs, Mango, Cranberries, Guava & Raisins
Dried fruit is a naturally sweet snack that keeps well and travels easily. Meet AlSultanFood’s five favourites, how each one tastes and the best ways to enjoy them.
GuideChocolate Snacks5 min read
A Guide to Delice Chocolate Snacks: Flavours, Sizes and Ideas for Lunchboxes, Sharing and Gifts
Delice makes crunchy chocolate-coated oat puff mini bars, individually wrapped and made for sharing. Get to know every flavour and pick the right one for you.
GuideOlivko Olive Oil6 min read
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Guide: How to Choose and Use Olivko
Everything to know before buying extra virgin olive oil — from what acidity means to choosing between the 250ml, 500ml, family bundles and Olivko Kids.
GuideGift Boxes & Hampers5 min read
Sunnah Gift Box & Dates Hamper Guide: How to Choose the Right Gift
A Sunnah gift box is a simple yet meaningful dates gift. This guide helps you choose between Set A and Set F for every occasion and recipient.
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Dates3 min read
Ajwa Dates from Madinah: A Guide to Sizes, Taste and Enjoying Them
Ajwa is the soft, gently sweet Sunnah date of Madinah. Find out which size suits you and the best ways to enjoy it.
Dates3 min read
Premium Medjool Dates Gift Box: The “King of Dates” as a Special Gift
Medjool is called the “King of Dates” for its size and generous flesh. In a neat gift box, it is an easy, luxurious present.
Dates3 min read
Sukkari Rutab Dates: The Soft Saudi Date That Tastes Like Honey
Sukkari Rutab is a semi-ripe Saudi date, very soft and sweet. Here is why people love it and how best to enjoy it.
Dates3 min read
Premium Mabroom Dates: Firm Outside, Soft Inside
Mabroom is a slender date from Madinah that is not sticky and naturally sweet — perfect for daily snacking and lunchboxes.
Dates3 min read
Ajwa Dates Mini Gift Box (7 & 3 Pieces): A Small Gift with Meaning
A simple, practical mini box of Ajwa dates — for your daily Sunnah habit, event door gifts and Ramadan presents.
Dates3 min read
Ajwa Mix AA or VIP? Choosing a 1kg Ajwa Pack for the Family
Mix AA is mostly medium dates; Mix VIP is mostly jumbo. Find out which suits your family.
Dates3 min read
AlShifa Rotab Honey Dates: Soft Dates from Bam, Iran
AlShifa Rotab Honey Dates from Iran are very soft and honey-sweet — a favourite with soft-date lovers.
Dates3 min read
5-in-1 Mixed Dates Platter: Five Kinds of Dates on One Plate
One set, five kinds of dates. This 1kg platter makes it easy to serve guests a variety of flavours and textures.
Dates3 min read
Super Jumbo Medjool Dates Gift Box: The Most Luxurious Date Gift
Super Jumbo grade Medjool from Egypt in a premium gift box — a luxury gift for Ramadan, Hari Raya and business partners.
Dates4 min read
Jumbo Frozen Dates from Egypt: How to Store, Thaw and Enjoy Them
Frozen dates taste fresher and juicier than dried ones. Here is how to pick a size, store them and enjoy them.
Dates3 min read
Wholesale Frozen Dates 5kg & 10kg: A Guide for Sellers, Caterers and Events
Buying frozen dates in bulk saves money for sellers, caterers and mosques. Here is how to plan, store and serve them.
Dates4 min read
Ajwa Dates Gift Box 1kg: A Generous Ramadan Gift for Family and Business
The 1kg Ajwa Gift Box is a gift big enough for the whole family to share. Learn how to choose a size and store it.
Dates3 min read
Ajwa Dates Gift Box 250g: A Meaningful Door Gift and Visiting Gift
Small but meaningful — the 250g Ajwa Gift Box is perfect for door gifts, visiting gifts and corporate gifts in quantity.
Dates3 min read
Ajwa Dates Gift Box 500g: The Best of Madinah Ajwa in a Premium Box
What makes Ajwa dates so treasured? Get to know Madinah Ajwa and why the 500g gift box is the all-round gift size.
Dates3 min read
Sukkari Mufattal Dates: Honey-Sweet, Dry Outside and Never Sticky
Sukkari Mufattal is a Saudi date that is sweet, dry outside and soft inside — a non-sticky snack everyone loves.
Dates3 min read
Premium Safawi Dates from Madinah: Taste, Texture and Ways to Enjoy Them
Safawi is a Madinah date that is soft, dense and naturally sweet — an everyday favourite for the whole family.
Dates3 min read
Safawi Dates Medium (AA): The Value Pick for Eating Dates Every Day
The same Madinah Safawi taste in a medium size and better value — ideal for families who eat dates every day.
Dates3 min read
Special Ramadan Gift Box: Ajwa and Medjool Dates for a Gift to Remember
A Ramadan gift box for premium Ajwa and Medjool dates — learn how the two differ and how to choose the right size.
Dates3 min read
Iranian Mariami Dates: AAA vs AA vs A Grades, and How to Choose
Mariami dates from Iran are mildly sweet and pleasantly chewy. Here is how to choose between the AAA, AA and A grades.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts: Taste, Sizes and Ways to Enjoy Them
Roasted salted cashews are a snack almost everyone loves. Here’s how they taste, which size to pick and how to keep them crunchy.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Roasted USA Almonds: A Crunchy Snack for Home, Office and Guests
Roasted almonds are a simple, firm and crunchy snack. Here’s a quick guide to their taste, sizes and the best ways to enjoy them.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Raw Pistachio Kernels: The Go-To for Kunafa, Cakes and Cookies
Making kunafa, cakes or pistachio cookies? Shelled raw pistachio kernels save time and give you that true pistachio flavour.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Roasted Edamame 700g Bundle: A Crunchy Family Snack That Saves More
Love roasted edamame? The 700g jar bundle is the best-value way to keep a crunchy snack at home and in the office.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Roasted Salted USA Pistachios: The Raya Snack That’s Fun to Crack
Roasted, salted in-shell pistachios are a relaxed snack for chatting, watching TV and welcoming guests.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
California Walnuts: Raw or Roasted — Which Suits You Best?
Our California walnuts come raw or roasted. Find out which one suits your snacking, baking and cooking.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Roasted Green Edamame: A Crunchy Everyday Snack
Roasted edamame is a light, crunchy and filling snack. Here’s everything you need to know before you buy.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Roasted Black Soybeans: A Crunchy Snack That’s Out of the Ordinary
Tired of the usual nuts? Roasted black soybeans bring a lightly sweet, nutty and salty taste in one crunchy bite.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Shelled Pumpkin Seeds: Raw or Roasted, and How to Use Them
Pumpkin seeds are small but versatile. Learn the difference between raw and roasted, and easy ways to add them to snacks and everyday cooking.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Raw Almonds: For Soaking, Almond Milk and Baking
Raw almonds are a truly versatile pantry staple. Learn how to soak them, make almond milk and use them in baking.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Australian Macadamia Nuts: A Buttery Nut for Snacking and Baking
Macadamias are famous for their rich, buttery flavour. Here’s how to enjoy them at their best and keep them fresh.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Shelled Sunflower Seeds: A Light Snack and Handy Topping
Love sunflower seeds but not the mess of shells? Shelled sunflower kernels are the answer.
Nuts & Seeds3 min read
Roasted Chickpeas (Kacang Kuda): A Crunchy, Filling Snack
Roasted chickpeas are a simple, crunchy and filling snack. Learn about the taste, serving ideas and the right size for you.
Dried Fruits3 min read
Turkish Dried Figs: Taste, Ways to Enjoy Them and How to Store Them
Dried figs from Türkiye are soft, naturally sweet and full of tiny crunchy seeds. Here is how to enjoy and store them best.
Dried Fruits3 min read
Harum Manis Dried Mango: A Soft Fruit Snack for the Whole Family
Harum Manis dried mango is soft, sweet and easy to chew — a fruit snack loved by kids and adults. Here are the best ways to enjoy it.
Dried Fruits3 min read
Non-GMO Dried Cranberries: For Snacking, Cakes, Raya Cookies and Granola
Dried cranberries are the most versatile dried fruit in the kitchen — great on their own and beautiful in cakes, cookies and granola.
Dried Fruits3 min read
Dried Guava: A Tropical Fruit Snack That Is a Little Different
Dried guava brings a tropical fruit aroma to your everyday snacking. Learn how it tastes, how to enjoy it and which size suits you.
Dried Fruits3 min read
Jumbo Black Raisins: For Snacking, Biryani and Fruit Cake
Jumbo black raisins are bigger and plumper — lovely by the handful and very handy in a Malaysian kitchen, from biryani to fruit cake.
Chocolate Snacks3 min read
Delice 5-Flavour Mix: The Easiest Chocolate Snack to Share
Five Delice chocolate flavours in one pack — a different taste every time you reach in. Here is how to enjoy and share the Delice Mix.
Chocolate Snacks2 min read
Delice Milk Chocolate: The Oat Puff Mini Bar Kids Love
Creamy milk chocolate and crunchy oat puffs — Delice’s most kid-friendly flavour and the safe first pick for newcomers.
Chocolate Snacks3 min read
Delice Lux White Chocolate: A Luxurious Chocolate Snack for Gifts and Guests
Delice’s premium line in creamy white chocolate with an elegant look — a treat that feels special for gifts and guests.
Chocolate Snacks2 min read
Delice White Chocolate: Sweet, Creamy Oat Puff Mini Bars
Soft, creamy white chocolate over crunchy oat puffs — sweet but never cloying. Meet Delice white chocolate.
Chocolate Snacks3 min read
Delice Lux Dark Chocolate: A Luxurious Treat for Cocoa Lovers
A deeper cocoa taste, less sweetness and an elegant look — Delice Lux Dark for grown-ups who love dark chocolate.
Chocolate Snacks3 min read
Delice Dark Chocolate: Rich, Less Sweet Oat Puff Mini Bars
For anyone who wants chocolate without too much sweetness — Delice dark chocolate brings a rich cocoa taste in a crunchy mini bar.
Olivko Olive Oil4 min read
Olivko Rumah Sihat Set: Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the Whole Household
Olivko’s largest bundle — two 500ml bottles for the kitchen and one Olivko Kids 250ml for the children. Here is how to make the most of it.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Duo 500ml: Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Everyday Cooking
A litre of extra virgin olive oil in two 500ml bottles — the most practical choice for a kitchen that cooks every day.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Set Keluarga: Olive Oil for the Kitchen and the Little Ones
The simplest way to start with Olivko when there are young children at home: one bottle for the kitchen, one for the little ones.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Duo 250ml: An Easy Way to Try Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Two 250ml bottles — one for you, one to keep back or give away. A light first step into Olivko.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Kids Duo: Organic Olive Oil for Children’s Meals
Two bottles of Olivko Kids at once, for families where olive oil is already part of the little ones’ meals.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml: A Kitchen Guide
The 500ml bottle is Olivko’s standard size — enough to cook with daily and finished before the oil loses its freshness.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250ml: A Compact Size to Try
The single 250ml bottle is the lightest way to get to know Olivko extra virgin olive oil before buying a larger size.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Kids 250ml: Organic Olive Oil for Children’s Meals
Olivko Kids is Olivko’s organic extra virgin olive oil in a 250ml bottle chosen for children’s meals. Here is how to use it day to day.
Olivko Olive Oil3 min read
Olivko Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Litre: For Busy Kitchens and Caterers
Olivko’s 3 litre box with a pouring tap — for anyone going through a large amount of olive oil each month.
Gift Boxes & Hampers3 min read
Sunnah Gift Box Set F: Ajwa Jumbo Dates, Chocolate Oat Bites & Raisins in One Box
Set F pairs Ajwa Jumbo dates with chocolate oat bites, raisins, nuts and dried fruit — a light gift loved by all ages.
Gift Boxes & Hampers3 min read
Sunnah Gift Box Set E: Ajwa Jumbo Dates, Chocolate Oat Bites & Nuts for Easy Gifting
Set E is a simple gift box built around Ajwa Jumbo dates, with chocolate oat bites, mixed nuts and dried fruit.
Gift Boxes & Hampers3 min read
Sunnah Gift Box Set D: A 4-in-1 Medjool Dates Gift with Chocolate, Dried Fruit & Nuts
Set D is the only Sunnah gift box built on Medjool dates — large, thick-fleshed and naturally sweet.
Gift Boxes & Hampers3 min read
Sunnah Gift Box Set C: A 6-in-1 Hamper of Dates, Black Seed Honey & Olive Oil
Set C brings together foods often associated with the Sunnah — dates, honey, black seed and olives — plus dried fruit and nuts.
Gift Boxes & Hampers3 min read
Sunnah Gift Box Set B: A 6-in-1 Sunnah Hamper for Parents, Teachers & Partners
Set B is a complete 6-in-1 Sunnah hamper — two kinds of dates, honey, olive oil, dried fruit and nuts in one box.
Gift Boxes & Hampers3 min read
Sunnah Gift Box Set A: A 6-in-1 Hamper of Ajwa, Medjool, Honey & Raisins
Set A is the sweetest 6-in-1 Sunnah hamper — two kinds of dates, honey and raisins, rounded out with dried fruit and nuts.