Date Paste1
What is Date Paste1?
Date paste is a thick, sweet liquid made from dates, a fruit that grows on date palm trees. It is produced by pitting dates and then processing them into a smooth paste, often with the addition of water to achieve the desired consistency.
Is Date Paste1 vegan?
Date Paste1 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Date Paste1 gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Date Paste1 a major allergen?
Date paste is not derived from any of the nine major FDA allergens.
What is Date Paste1 used for?
Manufacturers use date paste primarily as a natural sweetener and binder in food products.
Is Date Paste1 safe?
Date paste is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use date paste primarily as a natural sweetener and binder in food products. Its rich, caramel-like flavor makes it a popular choice in baked goods, energy bars, and smoothies, where it also contributes to texture.
Health notes
Date paste is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a source of natural sugars, fiber, and some micronutrients. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated dates and their components, but specific evaluations for date paste as a distinct ingredient with health implications are not widely published. As with any concentrated sugar source, excessive consumption may contribute to increased calorie intake.
Allergen info
Date paste is not derived from any of the nine major FDA allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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