{"id":18,"count":1,"description":"Algerian dates are known worldwide. Their distinctive texture has won over Europe and other Arab countries. Much like coffee enthusiasts, Algerians particularly enjoy tasting different date varieties. Deglet Nour is Algeria\u2019s benchmark date variety.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe date palm was introduced almost two thousand years ago in the Biskra region. Considered the gateway to the desert, this area is now a leading date-growing region in Algeria. Under the Roman Empire, mercenaries from Palmyra, an ancient city in Mesopotamia, introduced palm cultivation to Algeria. Over the centuries, the palm groves produced a delicious variety typical of the region. Having adapted exceptionally well, Deglet Nour thrives here and across the Tunisian border.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

Algerian dates: a closer look at Deglet Nour<\/b><\/h2>\r\nDeglet Nour\u2019s main characteristic is its translucent flesh, which reveals the stone when held up to the light. This feature has inspired various interpretations of its name. When discussing this Algerian national product, two explanations emerge:\r\n