If there is one dry fruit that can be said to be consumed across all of the countries that have a majority Muslim population, it would be the khajoor or the date as it is known in English. And if there is one variety of date that is consumed the most among these people, it is the Ajwa khajoor.
Cultivated in the (appropriately religiously significant for the religiously significant date) region of Medina in Saudi Arabia. This date is known for having black skin and a chewy texture to go along with its sweet taste that is similar to honey. Because these dates have to be imported from another country, they are known for being quite expensive in Pakistan.
Because of this, and because it is so popular, we thought that we would compare the Ajwa khajoor to some of the other extremely popular dry fruits in Pakistan in terms of price, health benefits and uses.
Ajwa Khajoor price
To establish a framework for this conversation and comparison, it is important to first and foremost establish the price of point of Ajwa khajoor right now. Ajwa khajoor 1kg price if you were to buy it right now is 4000 to 5000 rupees for a single kilogram. This, as stated previously, is a relatively expensive price point compared to most of the dry fruits that are available in Pakistan.
Buying Ajwa Khajoor
If you are interested in buying Ajwa khajoor, really the best option is to buy Ajwa khajoor online. The reason for this is that as they are a product that is high in demand across the world, it is difficult to find them in public stores. Most people only ever get to eat them when their relatives or loved ones bring them when they come back from either a Hajj or Ummrah visit to Saudi Arabia itself.
For a recommendation of a website, we would recommend Leyjao.pk. The reason is that this website tends to have dry fruits in high quality, and the frequent discounts mean that you can usually get this expensive product for cheaper than you will in most other places.
Ajwa Khajoor Comparison
Now that we have established some idea regarding the situation of Ajwa khajoor in Pakistan, we will compare it to some of the other most commonly consumed dry fruits in the country.
Khopra
One of the most commonly consumed dry fruits in Pakistan is the khopra, otherwise known as dried coconut. This is much like Ajwa khajoor, imported from other nations like Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
The interesting thing about the dried coconut is that not only is it consumed on its own, but it is also used to make many other products, the most prominent of which is coconut oil.
Coconut oil is known for being a very healthy product, not only for consumption but also for application to the skin and hair. It has antimicrobial properties and increases the shine of your hair. The makers of the best coconut oil in Pakistan, Saeed Ghani, also claim that it works as a sunscreen to protect from the rays of the sun as well.
Now coming to the price of khopra, the current price of it in Pakistan is around 1000 rupees for one kilogram. This means that it costs less than one-fourth of the price of the same amount of Ajwa khajoor.
Mong Phali
Possibly the most commonly eaten local dry fruit in the country of Pakistan is the mong phali, or peanuts as they are known in English. This will form an interesting comparison as while Ajwa khajoor is the most common imported dry fruit in Pakistan, mong phali is the most common local dry fruit in Pakistan.
This dry fruit is the premier snack food during the winter time for people of all ages and economic status, from the rich to the poor and from children to adults. It is almost an established social activity to sit together and eat this dry fruit while talking about your life or enjoying some other common activity.
The mong phali price in Pakistan today, as of writing, is 800 to 900 Rs for a kilogram. Again, it can be seen that it is an exponentially a cheaper dry fruit compared to the dates.
Akhrot
Another very common dry fruit in Pakistan, not just in the winter time but throughout the year, is the akhrot, known in English as the walnut.
This comparison is significant because of the many walnut benefits. Walnuts are considered to be one of the healthiest options in terms of nuts, with benefits for your brain, your heart and much more. At the same time, the Ajwa khajoor is considered one of the healthiest sweet foods that exist in the world. So, a comparison between these two dry fruits makes sense.
The current akhrot price is between 900 and 1200 rupees for a kilogram. As before, this dry fruit is much cheaper than ajwa khajoor.
Conclusion
While ajwa khajoor is a widely popular and quite beneficial dry fruit to eat, the taxes and dues that are added due to importation make it a very difficult product for most people to procure and consume in Pakistan. Comparing it to other options shows that its manifold price makes it one of the most expensive dry fruit options in the country.
