The variety "Halavi" derives its name from the Arabic word "hilo" - which means sweet or candy. Considered a "semi-dry" variety, with a refined sweetness but presence.

One of the favorite varieties is the halavi. Recently, more and more people have become familiar with it. The athletes love him very much. Sweet lovers too.
They say good things come in small portions. A very true sentence when referring to dates in this context. It is sweet and small, its taste is reminiscent of caramel toffee, and everyone who tastes it falls in love with it instantly. It is great as an addition to a fruit salad, as a sweetener in chowder and casserole dishes, and in general as a sweet dish with tea or coffee.
The halavi is also excellent for baking, great for Maamol cookies, date rolls and date bubbles. It has a refined taste and not very sweet. It is soft and pleasant to work with and can be processed easily. There is no doubt that date cookies made from this date will be special and extremely delicious cookies. So would also be great for energy balls.

The halavi is rich in dietary fiber, zinc and potassium, contains calcium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium, and is considered one of the healthiest dates available.

It originates in Iraq, the color of the fruit is yellow at the beginning and towards the end the fruit turns honey brown and dries on the tree. Recently, his name came up in connection with a published study according to which Halavi dates may protect against arteriosclerosis and can lower blood sugar levels (according to the study).

This variety, as well as the other varieties, must be kept in the freezer, you can take it out and put it back in the freezer.

The variety most similar to it is the Haderavi date, but it is sweeter than it.

The date grows in the Kinneret Moshava plantations