Description:
Date paste is a sweet and sticky paste that is prepared from fruits of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) which is harvested at the appropriate stage of maturity, washed, pitted, and capped. The primary ingredient in date paste is dates themselves, without additives or preservatives.
Date paste has a thick, dense, and smooth consistency. It has a naturally sweet flavor and taste with caramel-like undertones. The date paste is typically light to dark brown, depending on the type of dates used and the processing method that is consistent in color and uniform in texture.
Date paste is a popular ingredient among those seeking natural sweeteners and healthier alternatives to refined sugar or other sweeteners in recipes in their cooking and baking. Its rich sweetness and versatility make it a valuable addition to a wide range of recipes. It is commonly used in baking to sweeten cookies, muffins, energy bars, and other desserts. Date paste is also used in savory dishes, such as marinades and sauces, to add sweetness and depth of flavor.
Date paste retains many of the nutritional benefits of whole dates, including natural sugars, dietary fiber, antioxidants, potassium, and other vitamins and minerals. It is often praised for its natural sweetness and health benefits compared to refined sugars.
Date paste shall be stored in refrigerated facilities or facilities that are well-ventilated, and kept away from heat sources, moisture, insects, and rodents.
The production process of Sayer Dates is as follows
Washing and completely drying all date pieces by machine
Sorting and grading all date pieces by machine
Double sorting of all date pieces for quality by hand
Pitting (if requested by customer)
Waxing/polishing all date pieces with food-grade oil (if requested by the customer)
Fumigation in an airtight vacuum chamber
Packing in bulk & retail/white labels/private labels
Wrapping plastic around the cartons (shrink wrap)
Loading into 20ft or 40ft dry containers
VHA consistently strives to accommodate our customers' specific needs. To achieve this, we provide the option of private/white labeling, which has the potential to enhance our customers' presence in the international market. So, if you have any specific preferences or additional information you'd like to include, please feel free to let us know!
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Age
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Ingredients
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Fresh and Soft Dates
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Moisture content
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Max. 20%
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Nutritional Benefits
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Like dates themselves, Date Paste is also a good source of Natural Sugars, Dietary Fiber, Essential Minerals (such as Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper), a variety of Vitamins (including B-complex and Vitamin K), and Antioxidants (like Flavonoids, Carotenoids, and Phenolic Acid Compounds).
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Color
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Typically ranges from light to dark brown or deep amber, consistent in color, and free of blackness and dryness
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Taste
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A rich and delightful flavor with pronounced sweetness complemented by caramel undertones
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Sugar Profile
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Over 70% of natural sugars, mainly inverted sugars, comprise fructose and glucose.
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Versatile Uses
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Date paste is ideal for baking, cooking, dessert-making, and for adding natural sweetness to recipes. It can be used in energy bars, and smoothies, and serves as a healthier alternative to refined sugar or other sweeteners.
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Shelf Life
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12 months when stored correctly from the production date
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Storage
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It shall be stored in refrigerated facilities, or facilities that are well ventilated, and kept away from heat sources, moisture, insects and rodents
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Shipping
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Refrigerated containers
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Processing
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Includes Selecting Dates, Cleaning and inspection, Pitting, Washing Streaming or Soaking (optional), Blending, Straining(optional), Quality Control, Packaging, Labeling, and Storing.
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Other Quality Factors
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Characteristics
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ISIRI
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Codex
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Moisture content (Max)
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20%
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22%
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Mineral matter content (max)
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2 g/kg
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1 g/kg
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Total ash content (max)
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2.5%
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1.2%
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Acid insoluble ash content (max)
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0.2%
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0.1%
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Packaging Options
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Bulk
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5kg | 10kg
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Consumer Packs
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250g | 500g | 750g |1kg
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Custom Packaging
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Tailored packaging designs to align with customers' marketing strategies, featuring private-label or white-label options.
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Allergen Info.
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The primary ingredient, dates, are generally not considered common allergens.
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Certifications
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Include Organic, HACCP, ISO2200, FSSC22000, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, Fair Trade, Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free Certifications, Quality and Grading Standards, Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
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Additional Benefits
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A harmonious fusion of nutritional excellence, culinary adaptability, and health advantages, makes them an ideal choice for various culinary styles and health-conscious lifestyles.
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“If you would like to learn more about this product, please don’t hesitate to contact VHA. We are eager to hear from you.”
“VHA can supply any type of dates, in any quantity according to the customers’ requirements all over the world.”
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