DATE SYRUP
VERSATILE DATE SYRUP ADDS VALUE TO YOUR PRODUCTS
Long staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, date products appear in more U.S foods every year. Given the benefits of this versatile sweetener, the reasons are clear. Not only can date syrup be used in baking, it can substitute sugar in a variety of foods, including salad dressings, marinades, glazes, beverages, yogurt, and BBQ sauces.
HOW DATE SYRUP IS MADE
Date syrup is made by extracting the water soluble components and concentrating them into a 70° brix level.
Our syrup is valued for these characteristics:
• Is similar to molasses, with a rich, complex flavor ’ Is less sweet than honey, agave nectar or maple syrup
• Offers hints of caramel, brown sugar and often vanilla flavor
• Is a great alternative to processed sugar
*Date Syrup is sold in 600 Lb. barrels and 5 gallon 45 Lb. pails.
THE BENEFITS OF DATE SYRUP
Like whole dates and other date products, date syrup has many nutrition benefits.
• Adds sweetness without added sugars
• Contains vitamins and minerals
• Cholesterol free food
• Natural antioxidant polyphenols
• Improves taste and texture
• Heart Healthy
• Equal parts fructose and glucose
1 CUP OF DATE SYRUP
IS EQUAL TO
1 CUP OF MOLASSES OR MAPLE SYRUP
• No chemicals or preservatives are added • Non-GMO • No Allergens
• Organic Certified • Gluten Free Certified • Kosher Certified • Halal Certified
EXCELLENT ADDITION TO YOGURT
Date syrup provides unique benefits when used with milk in producing yogurt, including sweetening, flavoring and increasing nutritional value while improving yogurt’s sensory impact.
SENSORY EVALUATION SCORES
OF YOGURT ENRICHED WITH DATE SYRUP
OF YOGURT ENRICHED WITH DATE SYRUP
9-point Hedonic Scale: 1=dislike extremely to 9=like extremely.
Source: Adapted from Gad et al. American of Food Technology (April, 2010)
