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SaleDates are the fruit of the date palm tree, native to the Middle East. The long list of health benefits of dates has made the delicious fruit of the most sought after foods in the world of health and nutrition. These cooking dates can be enjoyed as a snack on their own. As the name implies, they are exceptionally well for baking and cooking and can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury dishes. Dates are a great unrefined substitute for white sugar and lend a lovely caramel flavour to dishes.
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Dates are a good source of protein, various vitamins and minerals, energy, sugar, and fiber. They also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Dates lower cholesterol, promote digestion, improve bone health, promotes skin elasticity and anti-ageing.
Ingredients: Date, Vegetable Oil
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
GRAMS PER SERVE: 50g | ||
Average | per serve | per 100g |
Energy | 605kj | 1210kJ |
Protein | 0.9g | 1.8g |
Fat, total | <0.5 g | <1.0 g |
Saturated | <0.5 g | <1.0 g |
Carbohydrate | 37.45g | 74.9g |
Sugars | 32.95g | 65.9g |
Sodium | 7mg | 14mg |
Country of Origin: IRAN
Dates are a convenient healthy, energizing snack on their own. combine with other dried fruits, nuts and seeds for the ultimate trail mix. Chopped dates can be added to porridges, smoothies or used as toppings. Add to your baking for a natural sweetener - dates are great for raw or vegan recipes and can be used as a binding agent in energy balls and muesli bars. Dates are traditionally used as a filling for Middle Eastern semolina maamoul biscuits, and coconut date rolls. They can also be softened by soaking in hot water and pureed to be used in desserts such as sticky date pudding. In savoury dishes, toss some chopped dates into salads, quinoa, chutneys, sauces and stuffings.
Allergens: May Contain Soy, May Contain Cereals Containing Gluten, May Contain Milk, May Contain Sulphites, May Contain Tree Nuts, May Contain Other Tree Nuts, May Contain Peanuts, May Contain Sesame, May Contain Gluten, May Contain Egg
Storage: For long lasting freshness, store in an air-tight container and in a cool, dark place.