Is It Necessary To Wash Dates Before Eating? Here’s What The Packaging Says

What does the information on the packet say?

You should always check a few key things when you buy a packet of dates. Look for labels like ‘Washed,’ ‘Ready to Eat,’ or ‘Pitted/Unpitted.’ Also, check the processing method, packing date, and expiry/best before date. Make sure the packet isn’t torn, punctured, or damaged. FSSAI’s Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulations clearly state what good quality dates should be. They must not have any foreign matter, live insects, mould, dead insects, insect fragments, or any rodent contamination. So, don’t just go by how the dates look; always read the information on the packet first.