Kosher
ISO 22000
BRC Grade A
IFS
GlobalG.A.P
HACCP
ISO 9001
Direct Tunisian source — Saharan oasis farms. Grade A & Standard. Halal & Kosher certified, BRC/IFS & ISO 22000. Whole, pitted, chopped & FCL formats. MOQ from 200 kg — 24-month ambient shelf life for extended supply chains.
Kosher
ISO 22000
BRC Grade A
IFS
GlobalG.A.P
HACCP
ISO 9001
For food manufacturers, bakeries, and food service distributors sourcing Aseel dates wholesale, this variety offers a practical combination of firm texture, low moisture, long shelf life, and competitive pricing — making it one of the most functional dry-variety dates for industrial and food service applications.
Aseel's key commercial advantage is functional: its low moisture content (typically 10–15%) gives it the longest ambient shelf life of any variety in our range — up to 24 months under sealed ambient storage — and its firm flesh performs consistently in industrial processing, baking, and long-distribution-chain food service supply.
Kartago Dates Wholesale supplies wholesale Aseel dates in bulk directly to food manufacturers, processors, food service distributors, and importers across the United States and Canada — with full certification stack including BRC/IFS, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, Kosher, and Halal. MOQ from 200 kg through full container loads.
A traditional dry-variety date with the longest shelf life in our range — built for industrial processing, food service, and high-volume manufacturing.
Aseel (also spelled Assel or Asil) is a dry-variety date widely grown across North Africa and the Middle East. Characterized by its firm flesh, low moisture content, and amber-to-brown color, its name means "original" or "pure" in Arabic — reflecting its status as one of the traditional cultivated varieties of the region.
Its low moisture (typically 10–15%) gives it the longest ambient shelf life of any variety we supply — up to 24 months under sealed ambient storage. Its firm flesh performs consistently in industrial processing, baking, and food service supply chains with extended distribution timelines.
Flavor profile: Mildly sweet, dry finish, slightly nutty. More neutral than premium varieties — an advantage in applications where the date flavor should be subtle rather than dominant, and in processed formulations where added flavors define the final product.
Flexible formats for food manufacturing, food service, and commodity import — from 5 kg cartons to full container loads.
Available in 5 kg, 10 kg, and 20 kg food-grade cartons on pallets. Standard format for food service, distribution, and industrial supply. Full halal & kosher certification accompanies every shipment.
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Ready for food manufacturing and baking applications — pit fragment inspected, metal detected. Available in 5 kg, 10 kg, and 20 kg cartons. See our pitted dates wholesale page for full specifications.
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Standard dice cuts for granola, cereal, and baking mix applications. Specify piece size in your quote request. Full container loads (~20 tonnes) available at best per-kg pricing for high-volume buyers.
Request FCL QuoteKey technical advantages that make Aseel the rational choice for food processors and high-volume buyers.
Aseel's 10–15% moisture content is the lowest of any variety in our range. For food manufacturers, this translates directly to three practical advantages: longest ambient shelf life (up to 24 months at 20°C / 68°F), lowest risk of moisture migration into finished products, and most stable performance in industrial baking and mixing applications.
For bakeries and baking mix producers, Aseel's firm flesh holds shape under heat — unlike softer varieties that can collapse or release excess moisture into surrounding dough. For granola and cereal producers, its low moisture prevents clumping and extends finished-product shelf life.
For date ingredient producers, Aseel's neutral flavor profile means it doesn't compete with added flavors in complex formulations — making it the preferred input for date paste and date sugar destined for further flavoring.
Aseel vs. Deglet Noor for baking: Both are firm, semi-dry varieties suited to baking. Aseel is generally drier (10–15% moisture vs. 14–18% for Deglet Noor) with a slightly more neutral flavor profile. For applications where maximum shelf stability and minimum moisture contribution are the priority, Aseel is the better choice.
Lowest moisture content of any variety we supply. Minimizes moisture migration, clumping, and shelf life issues in finished products.
Sealed cartons at 20°C / 68°F. Longest shelf life in our range — critical for buyers with slow inventory turns or extended distribution chains.
Firm flesh holds shape under industrial baking temperatures. Reliable performance in breads, muffins, granola bars, and baking mixes.
Among our most competitively priced varieties. FCL pricing available for 20-tonne container orders — best per-kg cost in our range.
Six reasons food manufacturers and institutional buyers choose Kartago Dates over generic multi-product importers.
Direct relationship with Tunisian oasis farms — farm-to-shipment traceability for every lot. No intermediaries, no opacity in the supply chain.
BRC/IFS, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, COA per lot, FSMA documentation — everything food manufacturers and institutional buyers require.
The longest ambient shelf life in our range. Reduces inventory risk for buyers with slow turns or extended distribution timelines.
Full container load (~20 tonnes) pricing for high-volume buyers — best per-kg cost in our range. Direct container from Tunisian port to your facility.
MOQ from 200 kg for initial QA evaluation. Scale through standard wholesale and volume tiers to FCL as your procurement program grows.
Volume buyers receive a dedicated account manager for supply planning, recurring order management, and documentation coordination.
Kartago supplies eight premium date varieties in bulk — explore our full range.
Answers to common procurement questions from US and Canadian food manufacturers and institutional buyers.
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