Aliat Taibah Saudi Date Paste 1kg

Aliat Taibah Dates Paste (عجينة التمر) is a thick, smooth paste of Saudi dates made by Aliat Taibah Factory for Dates in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. It comes as a 1kg block sealed in clear film – simply cut off what you need. Date paste is the classic filling for maamoul, and it brings the deep, caramel-like sweetness of dates to all kinds of baking.

Use it to fill maamoul, ka’ak and date pastries for Ramadan and Eid, bake it into date squares, cakes and muffins, roll it into energy balls, or blend a spoonful into smoothies and milkshakes.

What you get

Size	Packaging	Notes
1kg	Block sealed in clear film, labelled in Arabic and English	Aliat Taibah – sold individually, Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45

Please note: Date paste is made from a natural product, so its colour and firmness can vary slightly from batch to batch. Firm paste softens quickly when kneaded with a little butter or oil.

Ways to use date paste

• Maamoul & ka’ak – Roll the paste into small balls or logs and wrap them in maamoul or ka’ak dough before shaping and baking.
• Date squares & bakes – Spread it between layers of oat crumble for date squares, or use it in cakes, muffins, flapjacks and tarts.
• Energy balls – Mix it with oats, ground nuts or seeds and cocoa, then roll into balls – the paste helps hold them together.
• Smoothies & breakfast – Blend a spoonful into smoothies and milkshakes, or stir it into porridge and yoghurt.
• Sauces & dressings – Whisk a little into dressings and marinades, or add it to stews and sauces that need a touch of sweetness.
• To soften – Knead it with a little soft butter or oil until smooth and easy to shape. For a softer, spreadable paste, work in a little warm water. Lightly oil your hands first – date paste is sticky.

Good to know

What is date paste?

A thick, sweet paste made from pitted dates. It is the most common filling for maamoul and is also used in date-filled ka’ak, date squares, cakes, bars and energy balls.

Who makes it?

Aliat Taibah Factory for Dates in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia – the same company that makes Leen dates.

What are the ingredients?

It is made from Saudi dates. The full ingredients list is printed on the pack label.

How do I soften it?

Knead it with a little soft butter or oil until smooth. For a spreadable paste, work in a little warm water.

How should I store it after opening?

Wrap it tightly or keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze it in portions.

Is it the same as date syrup?

No – date syrup (dibs) is a pourable liquid. Date paste is thick enough to shape, spread and bake with.

What is the best before date?

It is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.

How is it delivered?

Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.