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Medjool Dates 1kg (Boxed) $15.49 @ ALDI

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Medjool Dates 1kg (Boxed) $15.49 @ ALDI
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nocure on 19/02/2025 - 18:14 aldi.com.au (1055 clicks)

These dates are often eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking. They can be eaten fresh or dried and are commonly used in recipes for desserts, energy bars, and smoothies. Medjool dates are also high in fiber, potassium, and other nutrients, making them a healthy addition to a well-rounded diet.

Medjool dates have a sweet and caramel-like flavor and a soft, chewy texture. They are often pitted before being used in recipes or eaten as a snack, but can also be left whole with the pit intact. Medjool dates are also commonly used as a natural sweetener in recipes and are a popular alternative to refined sugar.

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Comments

  • mrkorrupt on 19/02/2025 - 18:21
    +43

    Ramadan Kareem

    • bizzish on 20/02/2025 - 14:36

      Thank you <3

  • ThePasserby on 19/02/2025 - 18:28
    +14

    Where are they from?

    • caustic birch on 19/02/2025 - 18:31
      -5

      Medjool

    • subwoofer on 19/02/2025 - 18:34
      +41

      Googling 'medjool dates aldi australia country of origin' reveals as isreal. Medjool dates are known to confuse consumers by not revealing or hiding country of origin

      • ThePasserby on 19/02/2025 - 18:50
        +16

        That's suss… they might be from a country that shall not be named under recently enacted law.

        • UncommonName on 20/02/2025 - 00:19

          Which law?

          • Igaf on 20/02/2025 - 22:00
            +5

            @UncommonName: The law of "we will shut down legitimate criticism by playing the anti-semitic card"?

    • Last Seen on 19/02/2025 - 22:17

      Mexico, if same as last year.

      Distributor:
      https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?abn=17735499638

  • snappy1234 on 19/02/2025 - 18:38
    +19

    Where is isreal

    • ntt on 19/02/2025 - 18:43
      +3

      Notfake place

    • ThePasserby on 19/02/2025 - 18:53
      +2

      There is a list!

      • myspacebarisbroken on 19/02/2025 - 20:29
        +5

        Yes, this is that list.

        Bomaja
        Carmel Agrexco
        Delilah
        Desert Diamond
        hadiklaim
        La Palma
        Jordan Plains
        Jordan River
        King Solomon
        Paradise Dates
        Rapunzel
        Red Sea
        Royal Treasure
        Shams
        Tamara

    • YoursTruly on 19/02/2025 - 19:14
      -2

      Where is isfake

  • DaiShan on 19/02/2025 - 18:43
    +85

    To those of conscious - these are most likely sourced from Israel. Please avoid if you don't want to support their extensive crimes against humanity.

      • hankypanky13 on 19/02/2025 - 19:16
        +37

        no he meant Israelis killing innocents in Palestine on a daily basis…

        you need a history lesson!

      • greatlamp on 19/02/2025 - 22:20
        +8

        Israeli dates are a premium product, better than the medjool dates we commonly find from California.

        Nevertheless, these are not historical crimes, but current ones:

        Aldi’s Medjool dates are supplied by a company called Mehadrin. Mehadrin has a notorious track record of falsifying the origin of its dates.

        Mehadrin grows much of its produce, including medjool dates, in Israeli settlements that are deemed illegal under international law. It markets this produce as “Produce of Israel” in order to evade public boycott campaigns against illegal settlement goods.

        https://www.ihrc.org.uk/aldi-challenged-to-come-clean-over-m…

    • Last Seen on 19/02/2025 - 22:21

      Not sure if it's much of an improvement but I'm pretty sure these are from Mexico.

    • mhc on 20/02/2025 - 10:06
      -1

      These dates may have been grown on the stolen land of Palestinians.

    • ElCrypto on 21/02/2025 - 11:49

      Thanks, I will make an effort to buy and enjoy, they look like good dates!
      I much rather support the good that comes out of this region than exasperate the bad.

    • bob19 on 23/02/2025 - 18:18
      -3

      Why don't you stop buying the medicines or use medical equipment invented and/or made in Israel? Why don't you stop buying and using the technology invented and designed in Israel?

  • JayInSYD on 19/02/2025 - 18:45
    +11

    Legit question: would anyone know if Cole’s or Woolies would carry Medjool dates that are not from Israel?

    • ThePasserby on 19/02/2025 - 18:51
      +2

      They usually state the product's origin on the price tag.

    • DaiShan on 19/02/2025 - 19:05
      +15

      Unlikely. Israel reroute their products through other countries so they don't say they are sourced from Israel. For most products they usually don't bother hiding it, but given the biggest purchasers of dates at this time of year is the muslim community, it's worth the extra effort to them.

    • rickb on 19/02/2025 - 19:24
      +6

      Coles and Woolie source from U.S. or Mexico

      • A 1 on 19/02/2025 - 19:55
        +6

        Coles loose fresh dates are labelled as "Product of USA", as per comment above.

  • gougou8 on 19/02/2025 - 18:47
    +7

    Recommend storing in the fridge as they tend to go mouldy in our climate.

  • smokenmirraz on 19/02/2025 - 18:48
    +3

    Ouch I hadn't considered the origins of these ALDI and coles and Woolworths medjool dates 🥴. I thought previous years discussions mentioned Mexico rather than Israel

    • bob19 on 23/02/2025 - 18:16
      -3

      Have you considered the origins of medicines and medical equipment invented and/or made in Israel?
      Have you considered the origins of the technology invented and designed in Israel?

  • SirFrankGrimes on 19/02/2025 - 18:50
    +28

    Aldi, a German company, sourcing dates from Israel, selling them during Ramadan, despite most of the Arab world producing delicious dates in abundance and likely sold wholesale for a cheaper price. I’m not sure what to think!

    • DrScavenger on 19/02/2025 - 19:45
      +7

      Germany is the only country where leftists/liberals (not to be confused with Aussie classical liberals) support Israel, no matter what.

      • Igaf on 19/02/2025 - 23:13

        Interesting. So many questions. Did you take a straw poll? Who are the leftist/liberals you're generalising about? Are you conflating political party leftist policies with their supporters opinions?

        https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240607-majority-of-germa…
        A recent poll by the Forsa Research Institute, conducted last week, has shown a significant shift in German public opinion regarding Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
        Commissioned by the German weekly magazine, Stern, the poll found that 61 per cent of Germans disapprove of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, with only one-third still in support.
        This marks a dramatic change from a November poll after the 7 October attacks, when 62 per cent of Germans supported Israel’s military response, and only 31 per cent were opposed.
        The change in opinion spans all German political parties, including the Social Democrats, coalition partners, the Greens, and the largest opposition party, the centre-right Union, as well as some members of the far-right Alternative for Germany, who are now opposing Israeli military action.

        This bloke (Dr. Ori Wertman, a research fellow at the University of South Wales and at The Israel Centre for Grand Strategy- ICGS) summarises his article dated 18Feb25 thus:
        "Interestingly, regarding support for Israel, antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment actually come from the German left, which holds negative views toward Israel and supports the Palestinian struggle against the Jewish state, while the German right sees Israel as the last bastion of Western civilization in the Middle East.

  • thedevil1987 on 19/02/2025 - 18:57
    +31

    Pease don't purchase if no origin mentioned.

    • Flutterby on 19/02/2025 - 19:50
      +9

      Not complying with the law too.

  • Ibz on 19/02/2025 - 19:01
    +46

    Agreed with other comments here. Ensure they are not Israeli dates, as these are known to be grown on stolen land, often using Palestinian child labour
    https://bdsaustralia.net.au/campaigns/boycott-israeli-dates-…

      • hankypanky13 on 19/02/2025 - 19:15
        +20

        yea seems like you need one too

      • dBagDealer on 19/02/2025 - 19:18
        +7

        don't worry, hollywood keeps reminding us.

        we know.

      • omaticat on 19/02/2025 - 20:26
        +7

        Mate you can buy as many as you like, if you'd prefer you can go and steal it directly from someone's farm but stop telling us to read fiction from 2,500 years ago labelling it history under every comment.

    • jez22333 on 19/02/2025 - 22:46
      -8

      I’d like to boycott Palestinian products but their only invention is history

      • jackwoz on 19/02/2025 - 23:49
        -4

        ha ha. I like that one

  • vickyrare on 19/02/2025 - 19:05
    +27

    Israeli Dates (no thanks)

  • amzinguserman on 19/02/2025 - 19:06
    +27

    When the company has to hide the origin they know, we all know why.

  • ar7ist on 19/02/2025 - 19:07
    +34

    A couple of more brands that should be avoided:

    Bomaja
    Carmel
    Agrexco
    Delilah
    Desert Diamond
    Hadiklaim
    La Palma
    Jordan Plains
    Jordan River
    King Solomon
    Paradise Dates
    Rapunzel
    Red Sea
    Royal Treasure
    Shams
    Tamara

  • yoyo6 on 19/02/2025 - 19:17
    +7

    just bought a 2kg box in costco, organic medjool dates from the USA, on sale for $24.99

    • xxJAGUARxx on 19/02/2025 - 21:15

      COSTCO4LYF(tattoo located on my esshols)

  • sn809 on 19/02/2025 - 19:43
    +7

    Costco also does Pitted organic dates from Tunisia.

  • bizzish on 19/02/2025 - 20:00
    +5

    Can someone verify if they're Israeli dates?

  • Zeezoo on 19/02/2025 - 20:02
    +9

    I have purchased that last year and 80% dates were full of dead worms 🪱 and poop. The dates appeared quite old as well unlike the ones you see at coles.
    Chucked it straight away. Also the country of origin was not mentioned any where but a barcode search suggested it was exported from israel. I would rather buy it from coles or a local grocery

    • ScoMosas on 19/02/2025 - 20:14
      +9

      I went in store and got full refund

  • team teri on 19/02/2025 - 20:22
    +16

    No deal without knowing country of origin.

  • iluvbargainz on 19/02/2025 - 20:32
    +20

    Downvoting because they're an Israeli product and if you're conscious not to support genocidal regimes then it's beneficial for you to know.

    • bob19 on 23/02/2025 - 18:22
      -1

      Have you considered the origins of medicines and medical equipment invented and/or made in Israel?
      Have you considered the origins of the technology invented and designed in Israel?

      • iluvbargainz on 23/02/2025 - 18:26
        +1

        Yes :) cheers

        • bob19 on 23/02/2025 - 20:50
          -1

          Ok. I guess, if a doctor wants to give you an injection, you will ask about the origin of this medication and if it comes from Israel, you will say No and would rather die.
          Similar, I guess, you are using a phone or a computer which have nothing even remotely close to the Israeli inventions, nor any software.

          • iluvbargainz on 23/02/2025 - 22:22
            +1

            @bob19: Mate if Kim Jong Un made the cure to a disease I had, I'd take it without hesitation. If he tried to sell me medjool dates when I had other options next door, I'm not buying the dates from him. Hope that helps clear things up for you buddy.

  • Stigasaurus on 19/02/2025 - 20:37
    +16

    Genocide dates

  • tenpercent on 19/02/2025 - 20:52
    +7

    Came here to make a joke about whether dates with Mad Jool come with happy endings… got a geopolitics lesson instead.

  • nghori on 19/02/2025 - 21:00
    +14

    I implore you not to support any apartheid (as per all major international and their own human rights organisations) states with leaders wanted for war crimes.

  • wazza23 on 19/02/2025 - 21:07
    +6

    Avoid purchase of these.

  • bonkers22 on 19/02/2025 - 21:07
    +3

    I like my dishes with a side of war crimes!

  • Kista on 19/02/2025 - 21:08
    +7

    There's a reason Aldi is hiding the origin of country. Do better and spend your money elsewhere. Also found lots mould in them last year.

  • xxJAGUARxx on 19/02/2025 - 21:13
    +4

    What ive learnt is zionism is as evil as radical islam and even some christians. But dont hate every jew or every muslim, christian because a few amongst them radicalise and incorrectly interpret their respective religious books. Read the old testament (torah) the new testament (christian) and the quran if you have time. Form your own opinions then. Dont jump on bandwagons because you saw someone quote something from somewhere or because AI said this or you saw a few reels on instagram. Go read the scripture directly. There will always be evil and good in the world. If you focus on the evil you will be consumed by it.

    • eman resu on 20/02/2025 - 07:48
      +6

      The overwhelming majority of Zionists are fundamentalist Christians. They want the end of the world to come by supporting genocide. So hate Zionism for what it is, a tool of evil.

  • IpGem on 19/02/2025 - 21:14

    Thanks op for the deal. Here for a deal and this reads like a deal.

  • Shaquille Oatmeal on 19/02/2025 - 21:30
    +4

    No deal

  • TheMandalorian on 19/02/2025 - 21:37
    +5

    This is not the way!

  • CemOz on 19/02/2025 - 21:42
    +2

    Yeah I'm going to need confirmation on source. Don't care what kind of deal they may have. BDS!

      • amzinguserman on 19/02/2025 - 22:17
        +7

        there has been zero support for hamas here.

        Just because hamas is the bad guy doesnt make israel the good guy.

    • HunterBargainHunter on 19/02/2025 - 21:57
      +9

      Their boots left but kept a chokehold
      Here is one story I heard not long ago

      Background:
      • Israeli Blockade: Since 2007, Israel imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip, restricting the movement of goods and people in and out of the territory. This was in response to the takeover of Gaza by Hamas, a group considered a terrorist organization by Israel and several other countries.
      • Humanitarian Concerns: The blockade led to significant humanitarian concerns, as essential goods, including food and medical supplies, were often restricted, impacting the daily lives of Gaza's residents.
      The Pasta Ban:
      • Initial Ban: In 2009, reports emerged that Israel had banned the import of pasta into Gaza. The rationale behind this ban was unclear, but it was part of a broader set of restrictions on what could be brought into the territory. The ban was widely criticized by humanitarian organizations and the international community, as pasta is a staple food for many people in Gaza.
      • Public Outcry: The ban on pasta became a symbol of the broader issues with the blockade. It was seen as an example of how the restrictions were affecting even basic food items, leading to widespread criticism and calls for the blockade to be eased.
      Reversal of the Ban:
      • Approval: Following the public outcry and international pressure, Israel reversed the ban on pasta. The decision to allow pasta into Gaza was seen as a small but significant step in easing the humanitarian impact of the blockade.
      • Broader Context: The reversal was part of a series of adjustments to the blockade policy, as Israel faced increasing pressure to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Over time, some restrictions were eased, but the blockade remained in place, continuing to affect the lives of Gaza's residents.
      Conclusion:

      The story of the pasta ban and its subsequent approval highlights the complexities and humanitarian challenges associated with the Israeli blockade of Gaza. It underscores the impact of such policies on everyday life and the importance of international scrutiny in influencing policy changes.

    • io on 19/02/2025 - 22:01
      +10

      Condemning the killing of 1200 Israeli people. But in retaliation killing over 50000 (Fifty Thousands) people who is surrounded by no help from anywhere is a bit too much. Nothing on OP but not supporting extensive crimes against humanity either.

        • phoenixx on 20/02/2025 - 03:41
          +3

          Tally is over 45,000. They definitely wanted it.

          • jez22333 on 20/02/2025 - 11:25
            -3

            @phoenixx: Hamas strategically place weapons inside civilian houses. All of it is a strategy to make Israel look bad. All Hamas needed to do was surrender and return the hostages and the war would have been over. Hamas didn't want to the war to be over as a strategy to make Israel look bad and fool people like you

            • Igaf on 20/02/2025 - 22:17

              @jez22333: Hamas had nothing to do with aid and food restrictions, nor deliberate targeting and killing of aid workers. Try opening your other eye

              • ElCrypto on 21/02/2025 - 14:11
                -1

                @Igaf: They have everything to do with their people not receiving food. Hundreds of aid trucks enter gaza daily, they sit there waiting for someone to hand out the food humanely. Hamas instead takes the food for themselves to control the population, inflate prices, using the aid as wages to recruit more civilians to their 'resistance' and perpetuating this war.

                • Igaf on 24/02/2025 - 13:04
                  +2

                  @ElCrypto: Your regurgitation of Israeli propaganda is heart warming. As the old saying goes, truth is the first casualty of war. Credulousness on the other hand is both a trait and a choice.

                  I prefer the facts provided by international aid agencies (those who managed to survive and risk IDF targeting in schools, hospitals and refugee camps). They, as you know (cough), were prevented by the IDF - and illegal Israeli settlers - from providing BASIC food and medicine to civilians on multiple occasions. Just as the IDF told people to move yet blocked their exits on many occasions.

                  Here's just two of a multitude of reports you might want to read if you ever feel like being de-programmed or at least getting your "facts" marginally correct:
                  https://www.nrc.no/news/2024/september/israels-siege-now-blo…
                  https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/just-twelve-aid-truc…

                  Here's a tiny taste of what else you might discover if you ever decide to clear your cache or open your mind:
                  "In May, outgoing Israeli police chief Kobi Shabtai said Ben-Gvir had prevented him from protecting aid convoys from the Israeli far-right and settler protesters looking to block relief from reaching Gaza.
                  The same month, the UK’s Guardian newspaper reported that individual members of Israel’s security services and military were tipping off protesters on the timing and passage of aid trucks into Gaza to allow for their interception.
                  Late last week, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told Israel National News that he was opposed to any form of humanitarian assistance entering Gaza.

                  • ElCrypto on 24/02/2025 - 17:52
                    -2

                    @Igaf: In the interest of not being exposed as credulous on OzBargain, I noticed that the aid agencies in the article you posted called for a list of demands upon Israel, but not one condemnation of Hamas for its atrocities committed on Oct 7th, release of any of the hostages (Israeli nor internationals) under Hamas captivity (or even stipulating their humane care) a sticking point to end the current conflict.

                    You mentioned that you prefer their facts, so you might not like to hear this - but I hope you’re open-minded enough to consider why these aid agencies take that stance.

                    The reality is that various UN agencies, government aid programs, and NGOs have not only funnelled resources into Hamas’s hands but have also played a direct role in enabling its terrorist activities. The aid money intended for civilians has been repeatedly diverted to fund Hamas’s military operations, and some employees within them (including UNRWA staff) have even taken part in kidnappings and attacks against Israeli civilians.
                    They also contribute to Hamas’s propaganda efforts, shielding it from criticism while spreading disinformation to undermine Israel. Meanwhile, generations of Gazan children have been indoctrinated with anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, further entrenching extremism.

                    As Hamas official Musa Abu Marzuk openly admitted way back in October at the start of the war, their tunnels were built for their own protection - not for civilians. “The refugees, the UN is responsible for protecting them,” he said. In other words, while Hamas secures itself, it expects international organisations to handle the fallout for Gaza’s civilian population.

                    • Igaf on 25/02/2025 - 13:03

                      @ElCrypto: You noticed? Seems you only notice the distorted and sanitized material provided by Israel and certain Jewish groups in this country. Your posts are naive and suggest you haven't even scratched the surface of Israel's actions during their scorched earth obliteration of Gaza. The term collateral damage will need to be totally re-examined when this battle in the senseless ongoing conflict is finally assessed.

                      The condemnation of the Hamas atrocities was - rightly - nigh on global. That didn't and hopefully never will justify the atrocities subsequently carried out by the IDF, including the indiscriminate killing of women and children, and of course aid workers.

                      The aid money intended for civilians has been repeatedly diverted to fund Hamas’s military operations, and some employees within them (including UNRWA staff) have even taken part in kidnappings and attacks against Israeli civilians.

                      Here's the thing. If significant money was being diverted prior to the Hamas attack then it was well within Israel's capacity to fix the problem. This can be reasonably inferred from a recent NYT article on suits against UNRWA. So the question is why did Israel not act to stop the flow of funds to Hamas? A similar question arises from their failure to act BEFORE the attack on their citizens because there is no doubt whatsoever they knew about the tunnels and massive arm build-ups. They were also warned about an imminent attack by Hamas but chose to ignore that for patently obvious reasons. Netanyahu and his extremist enablers needed an excuse to obliterate Gaza.

                      Aid organisations typically work with and employ locals across the globe - for reasons you should be able to work out for yourself. This has obvious risks, particularly in such a hate-filled region. Both UNRWA and WCK took action to purge locals who were found to be acting contrary to their rules and ethos. Keep in mind that unlike Israel, they did this in the midst of constant risk of bombardment and death, and with extremely limited resources.

                      They also contribute to Hamas’s propaganda efforts, shielding it from criticism while spreading disinformation to undermine Israel.

                      What "disinformation" was that and how did the UNRWA shield Hamas from criticism? Presumably you mean by reporting facts on the ground which Israel didn't and still doesn't want the world to know about? Multiple aid and humanitarian agencies - like Human Rights Watch - have been reporting the same things since the early days of the war. None does it on the basis of the "propaganda" from either Hamas or Israel. Did you also "notice" the ICC's reactions to some of those reports or did that go straight through your notice sieve? Decisions like the ICC's aren't taken lightly or on the basis of "propaganda".

                      As Oxfam's Scott Paul said during a briefing with other relief organisations after the odious slaughter of the World Central Kitchen aid workers: "Let’s be very clear. This is tragic but it is not an anomaly. The killing of aid workers in Gaza has been systemic.” More than 300 have been killed with impunity - the highest number in any single crisis according to the UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Did you "notice" that by chance?

                      The Australian govt has (publicly) accepted the IDF's "grave mistake" excuse when Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues were obliterated by Israeli drones while also suggestingfurther action needed to be taken against the perpetrators. The WCK workers who escaped the hit on the first car were subsequently killed trying to escape in the second car, and those who survived that were then executed in the third as you (should) know. Israel's investigation and excuses about procedural and command failures doesn't pass the sniff test, nor does their response, which should have resulted in criminal charges for the decision makers involved. Interestingly there was either no investigation of the background of the soldiers involved or it was covered up. You probably didn't notice but at least on source suggested there was good reason to do so.

                      I and many of my friends were once strong supporters of Israel. The general feeling now is that under Netanyahu Israel has lost any right to the automatic presumption of "innocence" and righteousness born of WWII horrors. The illegal occupation of lands and failures to prosecute settlers for violent acts was one thing, the conduct of the IDF under direction entirely another. Extremists in the govt have the same aim as Hamas - obliteration of opponents. Two faces of the same coin although they act differently due to a patently obvious power imbalance. Imagine the entirely justifiable outcry if the shoe was on the other foot. You can't, but many of us can.

        • Igaf on 20/02/2025 - 22:15
          +1

          Lol. Do some reading about Netanyahu, then what Israel knew about tunnels, arms build-ups, and even an imminent attack. Netanyahu needed an excuse to obliterate and punish.

    • amzinguserman on 19/02/2025 - 22:10
      +8

      "competently left "

      Man that's some revisionist BS.

      Not only did they control the goods and people from west bank to gaza but they also pressured egypt into blocking access from their side.

      If you are going to give obtuse statements to answer i will as well

      Explain the Hannibal directive and the use on oct7 ?

    • eman resu on 20/02/2025 - 07:49

      Sir this is a Wendy's

  • Xplosive on 19/02/2025 - 21:48
    +2

    No date

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