Ingredient

Date

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Dates are primarily used as a natural sweetener and for their flavor. Their sticky …

What it is

Dates are the sweet fruit of the date palm tree, which grows in warm climates. The fruit is typically harvested when ripe and can be sold fresh or dried. Dried dates are often pitted and processed into a paste or syrup for use in foods.

Why it's used

Dates are primarily used as a natural sweetener and for their flavor. Their sticky texture also helps bind ingredients together. They are commonly found in baked goods like cookies and bars, cereals, and some sauces and relishes.

Health notes

Dates are considered safe for consumption and are listed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated dates and their components. Evidence suggests that moderate consumption of dates can be part of a healthy diet.

Allergen info

Dates are not a major allergen. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Date

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Okonomi Sauce OTAFUKU Okonomi Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 139kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs NATCO Natco, Tamarind & Date Sauce, Sweet & Spicy, Sweet & Spicy Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 133kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Dairy-Free Overnight Oats With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon ONCE UPON A FARM Dairy-Free Overnight Oats With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon Cereal 115kcal 3.5Protein 4.0Fat 18.6Carbs Dairy-Free Overnight Oats With Blueberry, Blueberry ONCE UPON A FARM Dairy-Free Overnight Oats With Blueberry, Blueberry Cereal 115kcal 3.5Protein 4.0Fat 18.6Carbs Logic Nutrition, Inc. Tamarind & Date Chutney Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 280kcal 0Protein 0Fat 72Carbs House Foods, Vermont Curry Soup Mix, Apple & Honey, Apple & Honey House Foods Corporation House Foods, Vermont Curry Soup Mix, Apple & Honey, Apple & Honey Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 526kcal 5.3Protein 36.8Fat 47.4Carbs Curry Sauce With Vegetables, Mild S & B Shokuhin Company Ltd Curry Sauce With Vegetables, Mild Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 86kcal 0Protein 3.3Fat 13.8Carbs Vanilla Bean Overnight Oats, Vanilla Bean MUSH Foods, Inc. Vanilla Bean Overnight Oats, Vanilla Bean Cereal 182kcal 5.3Protein 5.3Fat 24.7Carbs Chocolate Chip Grain-Free Cookies, Chocolate Chip Hu Products LLC Chocolate Chip Grain-Free Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 46.4Carbs Matt's Cookie Company Cranberry Walnut Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 400kcal 6.7Protein 20Fat 53.3Carbs Matt's Cookie Company Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 433kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 56.7Carbs Matt's Cookie Company Cookies, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits 450kcal 10Protein 21.7Fat 60Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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