This Sweetener is a Natural Sugar

Natural sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruit (fructose), milk (lactose), and some vegetables. Date syrup and date paste are made by blending whole dates with water and gently heating them to extract their natural sugars without chemical processin¹. The mixture is then strained for a smooth syrup or pureed into a thick paste, preserving the fiber, vitamins, and minerals of the fruit. This traditional Middle Eastern sweetener has been used for thousands of years as a natural alternative to refined sugar.

It’s a Whole-Fruit Sweetener

Unlike refined sugars, date syrup and paste retain the full nutritional profile of dates. They contain natural fiber (about 6.7g per 100g), antioxidants including flavonoids and phenolic acids, and essential minerals like potassium for heart health, magnesium for muscle function, and iron for oxygen transport. The fiber content helps create a lower glycemic impact compared to regular sugar.

Inside and Out

Date syrup has a deep, caramel-like sweetness with complex molasses notes, while date paste offers a thick, spreadable texture similar to honey. The presence of fiber, polyphenols, and natural minerals helps slow down sugar absorption and supports digestive health. Their rich nutrient profile, including antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation, makes them a better alternative to refined sweeteners. Date syrup contains approximately 75% of the antioxidant capacity of dates in their whole form.

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