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Dates Diced – Phoenix dactylifera Middle East North Africa, Intensely Sweet Sticky Caramel-Rich No Added Sugar, Baking Energy Balls & Muesli Grade, 250g to 5kg Bulk Wholesale
Dates Diced – Phoenix dactylifera Middle East North Africa, Intensely Sweet Sticky Caramel-Rich No Added Sugar, Baking Energy Balls & Muesli Grade, 250g to 5kg Bulk Wholesale

Dates Diced

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SKU: FR.DDK1
$3.22 - $37.53
No Added Sugar
Phoenix dactylifera — Diced
Baking · Energy Balls · Muesli
Intensely Sweet — Natural Binder
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About

Dried dates are a naturally sweet fruit originating from the Middle East, known for their nutritional value. They provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting overall health. Dates are also high in fibre, promoting digestive health, and contain natural sugars for energy. As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.

 

Benefits

1. Benefit: Promotes healthy digestion due to its high fibre content.

2. Benefit: Provides a quick energy boost from natural sugars.

3. Benefit: Contains essential vitamins and minerals for overall well-being.

 

Directions of Use

1. Consume dates directly as a snack or add them to a meal.

2. Chop or blend dates to use in smoothies or desserts.

3. Combine dates with nuts and seeds to create energy bars.

4. Use chopped dates as a topping for cereal or salads.

5. Soak dried dates in water to rehydrate for easier consumption.

 

Specifications

Botanical: Phoenix dactylifera
Origin: Middle East, North Africa
Organoleptic Statement: Sweet, chewy texture
Ingredient Declaration: 100% Natural Dried Dates
Shelf Life: 2+ years dependent upon storage conditions
Packaging: Food grade bio-degradable materials
Processing: The product has been frozen to reduce the risk of insect contamination
Allergen Summary Statement:   No Known Allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices
  The Herbal Connection make no Allergen Free claims.

 

 

Nutritional Information

Protein (g)1.81
Total Fat (g) 0.15
Total Carbohydrates (g) 75.03
Sugars (g) 63.35
Sodium (mg) 2
   

Average Quantity Per 100g | Nutritional Information obtained from USDA Average values subject to seasonal variations

Store below 23 °C in a dark location ideally in an airtight container.

Have confidence knowing The Herbal Connection is proudly Certified Organic and HACCP Certified. Certificates available via FAQ page. We import directly into Australia and are proud to be as Eco-Friendly as possible. When available, all packaging materials are either recycled cartons or Bio-Degradable bags.

Warnings: This product isn't intended to treat, cure or prevent any illnesses. Always consult a healthcare professional before consuming any herbal products for health purposes especially if you're pregnant or taking medication.

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Dates Diced

$3.22 - $37.53
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Dates Diced

$3.22 - $37.53

Dates Diced — Phoenix dactylifera, Middle East & North Africa

Diced Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) — whole dried dates conveniently diced into small, uniform pieces, sourced from the Middle East and North Africa. Phoenix dactylifera, the date palm, is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees on earth — domesticated in the Arabian Peninsula and the Fertile Crescent for thousands of years, and today a major commercial crop across the Middle East, North Africa, and California. The fruit is among the most intensely sweet of all dried fruits, containing approximately 63–75% total sugars by dry weight, almost entirely as fructose and glucose, which gives it an extraordinarily concentrated, rich, caramel-honey sweetness with none of the tartness or acidity of most other dried fruits.

The diced format makes dates directly usable in food manufacturing and kitchen applications without the labour of manually pitting and chopping whole dates — a significant convenience advantage given how sticky and dense whole dates are. Diced dates are a foundational ingredient in energy ball and bliss ball production (where their natural stickiness acts as a binder), muesli and granola, baked goods (particularly Middle Eastern-inspired baking and raw-food applications), and as a natural sweetener substitute in food formulations. Ingredient: 100% Natural Dried Dates. No added sugar, preservatives, or additives. Freeze-treated. Available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg bulk. This product is sold as a food only.

Product Specifications

Botanical Phoenix dactylifera
Common Name Dates Diced; Dried Dates; Date Palm Fruit
Origin Middle East / North Africa
Ingredient 100% Natural Dried Dates — no added sugar, preservatives, or additives
Flavour Profile Intensely sweet — rich caramel-honey character; no tartness or acidity
Texture Soft, chewy, and sticky — natural binder in food formulations
Allergens No known allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices. The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims.
Processing Freeze-treated to reduce the risk of insect contamination
Packaging Food-grade biodegradable materials
NIP (per 100g) Protein 1.81g · Fat 0.15g · Carbohydrates 75.03g · Sugars 63.35g · Sodium 2mg
Sizes Available 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg bulk (not individual units)
Shelf Life 2+ years when stored correctly
Storage Below 23°C in a sealed, dry, dark, airtight container — refrigerate in warm or humid climates

Dates Diced — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

Whole dates require pitting and chopping before use in most applications — a time-consuming and sticky process at any scale. Diced dates are already pitted, chopped to a uniform small piece size, and ready to use directly from the pack. For food manufacturers producing energy balls, muesli, granola bars, and baked goods at volume, this represents a significant labour and time saving. The uniform piece size also distributes more evenly through batters and mixes than irregularly hand-chopped whole dates. The trade-off is that diced dates have more surface area exposed to air, which can cause them to dry out faster than whole dates if not stored in a sealed container — but under correct storage conditions the shelf life is the same.
Energy balls and bliss balls: the most popular application — dates are the primary binder and sweetener in no-bake energy balls; combine with oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and cocoa powder and roll into balls. Their natural stickiness holds the mixture together without additional binders. Baking: fold into muffin, cake, and bread doughs; use in date-and-walnut loaves, sticky date puddings, and Middle Eastern date-filled pastries. Granola and muesli: scatter through muesli and granola formulations for pockets of intense natural sweetness. Natural sweetener substitute: blend with water to create date paste — a 1:1 substitute for refined sugar in many baking applications. Salads and savoury: scatter over grain salads (couscous, quinoa, bulgur) and roasted vegetable dishes for sweet contrast; classic in Moroccan-inspired cooking. Snacking: eat straight from the pack, or pair with nut butter, soft cheese, or dark chocolate.
Dates have an extraordinarily high natural sugar content — approximately 63–75% by dry weight — making them one of the most concentrated natural sweeteners available as a whole food. Date paste (made by blending dates with water) functions as a direct substitute for refined sugar in many baking applications. As a practical starting point: blend 1 cup of dates with ½ cup of water until smooth, then use 1:1 by volume in place of sugar in the recipe. The paste adds moisture as well as sweetness, so reducing other liquids in the recipe slightly may be necessary. Diced dates can also be folded directly into batters where they soften and dissolve partially during baking, providing pockets of sweetness without needing to be made into paste first.
For most applications, diced dates can be used straight from the pack without soaking. In energy ball formulations, the natural moisture and stickiness of the dates provides sufficient binding without rehydrating. In baked goods, the diced pieces soften during baking. When soaking is useful: if the dates have dried out and hardened during storage, soaking in warm water for 10–20 minutes will restore their soft, pliable texture — drain well before using. Soaking is also recommended before blending into date paste or smoothies, as it makes blending easier and produces a smoother result. The soaking liquid has a pleasant natural date sweetness and can be added to smoothies and beverages rather than discarded.
Store in a sealed, airtight container below 23°C in a cool, dark, dry location. Dates are naturally very high in sugar, which acts as a natural preservative — they have a shelf life of 2+ years under correct storage conditions without any artificial preservatives. In warm or humid climates, refrigeration is recommended to maintain soft texture and prevent the natural sugars from crystallising on the surface. Dates can also be frozen for very long-term storage; defrost in the sealed container at room temperature. If diced dates have clumped together in the bag, break apart gently — clumping is caused by the natural sugars and does not indicate spoilage. Off-odour or mould indicates actual spoilage.
The standard sizes listed — 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg — are our regular stocked wholesale pack sizes, but The Herbal Connection is a wholesale supplier and can accommodate bulk orders well beyond these standard sizes. Whether you are an energy ball or bliss ball producer, granola or muesli manufacturer, bakery, health food retailer, or large-scale buyer with ongoing volume requirements, we can discuss pricing and supply arrangements. Related products include Figs Dried (Diced), Dried Apricots Diced, and Almond Diced Natural for buyers building complete dried fruit and nut formulations. Contact our wholesale team at sales@herbalconnection.com.au to discuss your specific requirements.

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