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WHICH DATE SYRUPS ARE CLOSEST TO HOMEMADE?

DATE SYRUPS — CLOSEST TO HOMEMADE®

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Information updated April 2024

Date Syrup is simply the thick natural “juice” from Dates with the majority of the water removed through an evaporation or steaming process. Sometimes it is referred to as Date Nectar or Date Molasses. It has a naturally sweet caramel-like taste so it’s perfect for all recipes which call for a sweet note plus it’s a great addition to items such as beverages, dressings + marinades and even specialty cocktails.

Date Syrup has a lower Glycemic Index than White Sugar >> Date Syrup makes our bodies release less insulin than White Sugar >> a lower release of insulin is considered healthier for our bodies. (Source for Glycemic Index ratings: The University of Sydney 2024)

CLOSEST TO HOMEMADE DATE SYRUPS: Below are some Date Syrups which are Closest To Homemade with no added Sugar or Sweeteners, no added Water, no Chemical Preservatives and no Flavors, Salt or Colors. They all contain only Dates.

These include Organic and Kosher certified Date Lady in a BPA-Free Squeeze Bottle (also available in a glass jar); Halal-certified Joolies made with Organic Medjool Dates in a Glass Bottle; Just Date Organic Date Syrup in a BPA-free Squeeze Bottle made with Organic Medjool Dates; Azure in a BPA-free Bottle made with Organic Medjool Dates, and Let’s Date Organic and Kosher certified Date Syrup. (Sources: Brand Web sites 4/24)

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