Deglet Nour

Deglet Nour, also spelled Deglet Noor, is a cultivar of the date palm that originated in the oasis of Tolga in Algeria. The cultivar has a soft touch, a translucent light color and a honey-like taste.

Deglet Nour seedlings have been exported to Libya, Tunisia, where they are grown in inland oases and are the chief export cultivar, and the United States. Sugar rationing during World War II helped the Deglet Nours grow in popularity in the US as a candy replacement. Deglet Nour is the leading date in terms of export value according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.