Not all dates created equal

By ILI AQILAH

Spoilt for choice: A customer choosing which dates to buy. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star

IPOH: From the sweet Ajwa to the flavourful Medjool, the diverse range of dates sold in supermarkets, Ramadan bazaars and online stores is mind boggling, to say the least.

Some consumers, however, are firm about their preferences.

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