Fresh Sukkari Rutab Dates (Chilled) 500g / 1kg

Sukkari at the rutab stage: 30-40% moisture, melting like chilled caramel, kept in a 0-5°C cold chain from Al-Qassim to our Cakung warehouse. 500g for first tasters, 1kg for weekly regulars across Greater Jakarta.

Variety: Sukari / Sukkari
Ripeness: Rutab (fresh)
Moisture: 30–40%
Texture: Melting, chilled
Origin: Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Packaging: 500 gram · 1 kg

From Rp65.000–148.000 /kg

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Price matrix

Grade × pack size, in Rupiah

Grade	500 gr	1 kg
Grade A	Rp65.000	Rp130.000

Indicative IDR pricing; final quote on WhatsApp by quantity & destination across Jabodetabek.

Fresh Sukkari Rutab Dates — The Variety at Its Juiciest

In Saudi Arabia, people wait for rutab season the way Indonesians wait for mango season. Fresh sukkari rutab dates are harvested at the rutab stage — when moisture still sits at 30-40%, the flesh melts like chilled caramel, and the honey notes peak. This is the form that earned Al-Qassim's golden variety its "queen of dates" nickname, and the product our customers across Jakarta ask about most — especially expats who first tasted rutab in the Gulf and have been searching for it ever since.

What Rutab Means, and Why the Cold Chain Matters

Rutab is the ripening stage after khalal and before tamr: the fruit is fully ripe and fully sweet, but its water content has not yet dropped. That high moisture is what makes the texture so luscious — and what makes the fruit ferment quickly at room temperature. Our rutab lots therefore travel in an unbroken 0-5°C cold chain: cold storage at origin, refrigerated containers, then the chiller room at our warehouse in Cakung, East Jakarta. Kept properly chilled, rutab lasts roughly 1-6 months with zero preservatives — refrigeration is the only "preservative" it needs.

The Season Calendar: From Al-Qassim Harvest to Your Fridge

The main sukkari harvest in Al-Qassim runs around August-October, overlapping the ±45-day Buraidah date festival and Unaizah's ±70-day auction season. Our refrigerated containers follow that rhythm, so stock is most abundant in the final quarter of the year and before the fasting season. Outside that window, fresh rutab is limited — regulars pre-order on WhatsApp to secure their share of each arriving lot.

Product Specifications

Aspect	Detail
Variety	Sukari / Sukkari (سكري), Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Stage	Rutab (±30-40% moisture)
Selection	Grade A — whole fruit, bright golden color, consistent size
Pack sizes	500g (taster box) and 1kg (family pack)
Storage	Refrigerate at 0-5°C; never leave at room temperature
Shelf life	±1-6 months chilled; freeze for longer keeping

How to Enjoy Sukkari Rutab

Straight from the fridge — the authentic Al-Qassim way.
Split and filled with cream cheese, cashews, or walnuts for guests.
Alongside unsweetened coffee or tea; the natural sweetness replaces packaged snacks.
On yogurt or oatmeal for a fast, energizing breakfast.
As a gentle iftar starter after a day of fasting.

Nutrition-wise, a 2025 Frontiers in Nutrition review reports a low glycemic index of 43.4 for this variety, with naturally high potassium — a friendlier sweetness than table sugar, enjoyed in sensible portions. (Educational information, not medical advice.)

How to Judge Good Rutab

Not everything sold as rutab deserves the name. When your box arrives — from us or any seller — check four things: skin that is glossy and taut, not deeply wrinkled; color in an even gold-to-light-brown, never dull; aroma that is cleanly sweet with no sour edge (sourness means the cold chain broke and fermentation has begun); and texture that springs back softly under a gentle press. We sort every lot to that standard before dispatch, and we genuinely welcome your inspection — a careful buyer is a returning buyer.

Chilled Delivery Across Greater Jakarta

From Cakung we ship with cold packs: instant/same-day couriers for East, North, Central, South, and West Jakarta; same-day or next-day for Bekasi, Depok, Tangerang, and Bogor. If you want to buy fresh sukkari dates in Jakarta with English-speaking service, check seasonal availability on WhatsApp +62 823-4350-8579.

Why this format

What you get

Unbroken 0-5°C cold chain from Al-Qassim to our Cakung chiller room
30-40% moisture — true melting rutab texture, not ordinary dried dates
Natural caramel-honey sweetness with a low glycemic index of 43.4 (Frontiers in Nutrition, 2025)
No preservatives and no added sugar; refrigeration does all the work
Traceable seasonal lots from the August-October Al-Qassim harvest
Two practical sizes: 500g to try, 1kg for weekly regulars
Cold-pack same-day/next-day delivery across Jabodetabek

FAQ

Common questions

When is fresh sukkari rutab in stock?

Following the Al-Qassim harvest, the biggest arrivals land around August-October and continue into the year-end quarter and the pre-fasting season. Outside that window stock is limited, so pre-ordering on WhatsApp is recommended.

Does rutab really need refrigeration?

Yes. At 30-40% moisture, rutab ferments quickly in tropical room temperatures. Keep it at 0-5°C and it holds its texture and flavor for roughly 1-6 months; freeze it airtight for longer storage.

How is rutab different from sukkari mufattal?

Same variety, different stage and handling: rutab is harvested moist and must stay chilled, while mufattal is drier with natural sugar crystals and is pantry-stable. Rutab melts; mufattal is chewy and concentrated.

Can you deliver chilled dates outside Jakarta city?

Yes — we pack with cold packs and use same-day/next-day services to Bekasi, Depok, Tangerang, and Bogor. Move the box to your fridge as soon as it arrives.

Why does fresh rutab cost more than dried forms?

Because it demands a full cold chain — origin cold storage, refrigerated containers, chiller rooms, and insulated packing — plus a short seasonal window. That handling is exactly what keeps it tasting orchard-fresh.