Date
Paste
Date Paste – From Palm to Perfect
Our Premium Date Paste is a natural and highly nutritious ingredient for the confectionery and bakery industries. It can also be consumed directly and mixed with other ingredients as a healthy and nutritious snack. Smooth, rich, and naturally sweet, it’s perfect for energy bars, cookies, and fillings. Free from additives and preservatives, it delivers clean-label appeal. Its versatility and long shelf life make it a reliable choice for both industrial and home kitchens.
Date Paste
Retail packs:
1Kg, 750g, 700g, 500g, 400g, 200g
Bulk packs:
5Kg, 10Kg, 12.5Kg, 12.5Kg x 2, 18.14Kg, 25Kg
Smooth,
rich flavour
No additives,
preservatives
Free of
date pits
Purification
of metal
impurities
Purification
of mineral
impurities
A perfect filling for biscuits and confectionery items
A seamlessly flavourful base for protein, nut and energy balls
A compact treat to snack on so that you get all the benefits of dates without getting your hands sticky
Why Date
Paste?
A perfect combination to add granola, Oatmeal and porridge
As an ingredients for toffee puddings, bread puddings, and various other baked goods
A compact treat to snack on so that you get all the benefits of dates without getting your hands sticky
Uses of Date
Paste
Nutritional &
Chemical Profile
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
| Parameter | Unit | Specification per 100g | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | KJ/100g | 1602 | Calculation |
| Energy | Kcal/100g | 383 | Calculation |
| Total Sugar | g/100g | 68 | AOAC 980.13 |
| Fructose | g/100g | 7 | HPLC |
| Glucose | g/100g | 7 | HPLC |
| Sucrose | g/100g | 54 | HPLC |
| Protein | g/100g | 3 | AOAC 950.48 |
| Carbohydrates | g/100g | 92 | By Difference |
| Total Fat | g/100g | 0.5 | AOAC 948.22 |
| Saturated Fat | g/100g | <0.50 | AOAC 996.06 |
| Fiber | g/100g | 7 | AOAC 935.53 |
| Total Ash | g/100g | 2 | AOAC 935.153 |
| Salt Content | g/100g | 0.4 | Titration |
| Sodium | Mg/100g | 26 | ICP-OES |
| Potassium | Mg/100g | 704 | ICP-OES |
| Calcium | Mg/100g | 68 | ICP-OES |
| Magnesium | Mg/100g | 69 | ICP-OES |
| Iron | Mg/100gm | <0.01 | ICP-OES |
| Phosphorous | Mg/100gm | 10 | ICP-OES |
| Vitamin A | Mg/kg | <1 | HPLC |
| Vitamin B1 | Mg/kg | <1 | LCMS/MS |
| Vitamin B2 | Mg/kg | <1 | LCMS/MS |
INGREDIENTS
Dates
ALLERGY ADVISE
For allergens see ingredients in bold. Not suitable for those with tree nut allergy.
STORAGE ADVISE
Store in a cool dry place. Once opened, eat within three months.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| PARAMETER | UNIT | SPECIFICATION | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Pb | Mg/kg | <0.05 | CP-OES |
| Calcium | Mg/kg | <0.05 | ICP-OES |
| Tin | Mg/kg | <0.05 | ICP-OES |
| Copper | Mg/kg | <0.05 | ICP-OES |
| Arsenic | Mg/kg | <0.05 | ICP-OES |
| Mercury | Mg/kg | <0.05 | ICP-OES |
| Aflatoxins B1 | µg/Kg | <0.4 | AOAC 999.07 (modified) |
| Aflatoxins B2 | µg/Kg | <0.1 | AOAC 999.07 (modified) |
| Aflatoxins G1 | µg/Kg | <0.4 | AOAC 999.07 (modified) |
| Aflatoxins G2 | µg/Kg | <0.1 | AOAC 999.07 (modified) |
| Total Aflatoxins | µg/Kg | <1 | ICP-OES |
| Pesticide Residue | Mg/Kg | Nil | GCMS |
Ingredients
make the difference
Organic Certification
Al Barakah Dates™ now produces an entire range of organic ingredients, namely Date Syrup, Date Paste and Date Sugar/Powder. Known for their rich, caramel-like flavour and natural sweetness, these ingredients are perfect for enhancing the taste and nutritional profile of a wide variety of food and beverage products.
