Kabkab dates are considered as a wet variety of dates due to their high moisture level of around 18%. They are long, oval, and the length is around 3-4, the color of Kavkab dates varies from yellow to dark brown depending on ripeness. Kabkab dates have a soft, fine texture and a hard skin due to their long, gray pit that clings to the flesh. They are popular for their delicious, sweet, syrupy taste.
As a wet date, Kabkab can be kept in normal room temperatures for about 6 months, and shelf life extends to a year in cold storage conditions.