1. The chlorine content in the dry matter in the pinnae of the Deglet Noor variety is usually lower than in comparable samples in other date varieties. 2. Variations occur in the percentage of chlorine found in the pulp of Deglet Noor fruits collected in various gardens. 3. When collected in the same garden, the dry matter of the pulp of the Deglet Noor variety generally contains a lower percentage of chlorine than is found in comparable portions of fruits of other varieties. 4. Although the chlorine content in the dry matter of date pulp may appear to be small, it is about ten times that found in citrus fruits in orchards in high chlorine areas.