Dates- a heritage of health treasured for centuries in Middle Eastern culture; they are a symbol of vitality. Dates are a powerhouse of essential nutrients packed with natural energy into a bite-sized fruit, grown in the sun are nature’s energy boosters, rich in fiber, minerals, and natural sugar. Handpicked and sun dried, a luxurious treat as healthy as it is delicious.
- A natural energy source, high in glucose, fructose, and sources of instant fuel
- Digestive support: Rich in dietary fiber and promote gut health.
- Heart Health Support: essential for bone health
- Packed with potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and Iron.
- Naturally sweet with no added sugar
- Antioxidant power: supports the body in fighting oxidative stress. Antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acid can reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart, cancer, and diabetes, and can help reduce chronic inflammatory conditions.
- Brain and Bone health: Nutrients like vitamin B6 and calcium to help nourish the mind and body.
Date Concentrate
Date Concentrate is a natural sweetener made by extracting and reducing the juice of dates into a thick rich syrup.
- Sweet, caramel-like with earthy undertone
- Dark amber to brown
Date Syrup
Date Syrup is a natural liquid sweetener made by extracting the juice of dates and simmering it into a smooth, pourable syrup. It is thick and glossy, dark amber to deep brown, no added sugar.
Date Paste
Date paste is a thick, smooth blend made from finely ground pitted dated. It is a natural, nutrient-rich sweetener and binding agent used in various culinary applications. It is used in baking, and as a sugar substitute.
Date Sauce
Date sauce is a smooth, pourable condiment made from blended or reduced dates, or spices for added flavor. Used on roasted vegetables, topping of pancake and dessert.
Date Honey
Date honey, also known as Silan is a natural sweetener made by gently cooking and concentrating date into a thick honey-like syrup.
Date Sugar
- It is a natural unrefined sweetener made from whole dried dates that are finely ground into a granulated form.
- Fine and grainy like brown sugar
- Color, light to deep brown, used in place of sugar, added to yogurt, oatmeal, muffin and for baking.
Nutritional Profile
Dates are rich in nutrients, making them superfood. A typical serving of dates (one hundred grams) provides:
- Calories: 277
- Carbohydrates: seventy-five (75) grams
- Sugar: sixty-six (66) grams
- Fiber: seven (7) grams
- Protein: two (2) grams
- Fat: 0.2 grams
- Potassium: 696 milligrams
- Magnesium: fifty-four (54) milligrams
- Calcium: sixty-four (64) milligrams
- Iron: 0.9 milligrams
- Vitamin B6: 0.2 milligrams