Urban Platter Arabian Dates Paste, 1Kg

Date paste may be the best alternative sweetener you're not using. Dates are naturally moist and sticky with hints of caramel, brown sugar and often vanilla flavour. These qualities make blended date paste an excellent alternative to processed sugar in smoothies baked goods, such as bread, cookies and bars or as a spread. Date paste also has more than a few health advantages over the white stuff. Adding sweetness with dates means adding nutrition without refined sugars roller coaster ride. The natural sugar in dates, i sugar, is easily absorbed and assimilated by the body. Yet, their high fibre content makes them a low-glycemic index food. So, dates or date paste, not only support healthy blood sugar levels and elimination but also helps you stay full longer. Dates are also high in iron, calcium, are even richer in potassium than bananas. Dates are also a rich source of minerals, such as chlorine, copper, magnesium, sulphur and phosphorus.