Sukkari Mufattal Dates: Honey-Sweet, Dry Outside and Never Sticky

Sukkari Mufattal dates are among the best-loved dates from Saudi Arabia — naturally sweet like honey, dry on the outside, soft on the inside and never sticky on your fingers. If you want a date you can eat any time, that suits children and keeps hands clean, AlSultanFood Sukkari Mufattal is the one.

What do ‘Sukkari’ and ‘Mufattal’ mean?

The name says it all. Sukkari comes from the Arabic word for sugar — a nod to its sweetness. Mufattal describes the texture: dry on the outside but still soft inside. The skin ranges from golden to light brown and is gently wrinkled.

Sukkari Mufattal vs Sukkari Rotab

Sukkari comes in a few textures. The two best known are Mufattal and Rotab:

• Mufattal — dry outside, soft inside. Not sticky, easy to hold and to take anywhere.
• Rotab — moister and soft all the way through, like a ‘fresh’ date. See Sukkari Rotab Dates.

Both are naturally sweet. Pick Mufattal if you want a tidy date for lunchboxes and snacking; pick Rotab if you love a very soft texture.

How to enjoy Sukkari Mufattal

1. 1Breaking the fast — a few dates with water before the main meal.
2. 2School and office lunchboxes — no stickiness, so no mess.
3. 3Serving guests — arrange on a plate with Arabic coffee or tea.
4. 4Breakfast topping — chop and sprinkle over oats, yogurt or cereal.
5. 5Travel snack — easy to keep in the car or take on holiday.

Choosing a size

• 150g — to try them or carry in your bag.
• 250g and 500g — for a small family, lasting a few weeks.
• 1kg — a Ramadan supply, or for sharing with a big family.

AlSultanFood Sukkari Mufattal comes in neat packaging, so it also works well as a gift or souvenir for all kinds of occasions.

How to store them

Keep them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Once opened, close the pack tightly or move the dates to an airtight container so they don’t dry out too much. Please check the expiry date on the pack.

Want to get to know other dates before you choose? Read our complete guide to dates, or compare with Mariami Dates, which are more mildly sweet.

Sukkari Mufattal for family and guests

Because it is sweet and not sticky, Sukkari Mufattal is often the first date children fall for. Little hands can hold it easily and it won’t mess up clothes or car seats. For adults, it is a simple snack for the desk or a bag on a long journey.

When you have guests, golden Sukkari Mufattal looks beautiful next to dark dates such as Ajwa or Safawi. The mix of colours and flavours lets guests try a sweet date and a gentler one on the same plate.

• Arrange Sukkari, Safawi and Ajwa on one plate for a colourful spread.
• Put out toothpicks or small forks for guests.
• Serve with Arabic coffee or unsweetened tea to balance the sweetness.

Why buy from AlSultanFood?

AlSultanFood is the online shop of Easy Global Ventures Sdn. Bhd. in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. We import our dates, nuts and premium foods legally ourselves, then pack them carefully before they are sent to your door. Our Sukkari Mufattal comes in neat packaging that also works as a gift.

Tip: if your Sukkari Mufattal starts to feel too dry after being open for a while, keep it in an airtight container away from heat and sunlight. Use voucher code SULTAN for 5% off with a minimum spend of RM100.