Sukkari Mufattal Dates — Natural Sugar Crystals 500g / 1kg

Sukkari Mufattal — The Most Misunderstood Sugar Crystals in the Date World

This is the product we explain from scratch most often. Many Indonesian buyers see fine crystals on a dried date and assume the product is damaged or "moldy". The truth is the opposite: mufattal is the tamr (dried) form of the sukkari variety undergoing natural sugar crystallization — a normal phenomenon in extremely sugar-rich fruit as its moisture recedes. In Saudi Arabia, sukkari mufattal commands premium prices and has devoted fans; in Indonesia it is routinely misread. This page exists to set the record straight.

What Is Happening Inside the Fruit?

The variety's main sugars are natural glucose and fructose (a 2025 Frontiers in Nutrition review records 51.80g glucose and 47.50g fructose per 100g dry weight). As moisture drops at the tamr stage, part of that glucose forms fine crystals on the surface and within the flesh. The result: a unique chewy-crunchy texture, a more concentrated sweetness, and — the practical bonus — far longer shelf life at room temperature, no refrigerator required.

Rutab vs Mufattal: Match It to Your Lifestyle

Why Devotees Choose Mufattal on Purpose

• The most concentrated flavor — condensed sugars deliver a deep caramel hit.
• Travel-proof — no cold chain needed; safe for lunchboxes, mudik trips, and shipping beyond Jabodetabek.
• Made for bitter drinks — the classic partner to black coffee and unsweetened tea, exactly how Al-Qassim pairs it with Arabic coffee (gahwa).
• A reliable kitchen ingredient — easy to chop into cakes, granola, or Middle Eastern rice dishes.

Who Is Mufattal Best For?

Boarding-house residents and office workers without proper refrigeration; families who want a sweet stash always ready in a drawer; travelers and mudik passengers needing road-proof provisions; and anyone sending edible gifts to relatives beyond Greater Jakarta without worrying about texture loss in transit. If rutab is the seasonal luxury, mufattal is the loyal year-round companion.

Serving Tips: Softening and Pairing

Prefer a softer bite? Steam mufattal for 3-5 minutes or rest it briefly over freshly cooked rice — the crystals dissolve and the flesh relaxes without losing flavor. For guests, split and fill with roasted nuts or toasted sesame. For the kitchen, soak 10 minutes in warm water before blending into a paste that sweetens cakes, smoothies, and porridge. And for the most Al-Qassim experience of all: serve it plain beside bitter Arabic coffee (gahwa) — that bitter-sweet contrast is why the tradition has lasted for centuries.

Quality from Our Own Warehouse

Our mufattal lots come from the same Al-Qassim harvests as our rutab line — only the stage and handling differ. Every arrival is re-sorted at our Cakung, East Jakarta warehouse: broken fruit removed, packs sealed tight so the crystals stay dry and clean. Available in 500g and 1kg packs.

Worry-Free Delivery

Because it tolerates room temperature, mufattal is the safest choice for long-distance shipping: same-day/next-day across Jakarta, Bekasi, Depok, Tangerang, and Bogor, and regular courier nationwide — with zero texture risk in transit. Order or check stock on WhatsApp +62 823-4350-8579.