{"product_id":"aliat-taibah-saudi-date-paste-1kg","title":"Aliat Taibah Saudi Date Paste 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliat Taibah Dates Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1kg\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock sealed in clear film, labelled in Arabic and English\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAliat Taibah – sold individually, Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003ch2\u003eWays to use date paste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaamoul \u0026amp; ka’ak\u003c\/strong\u003e – Roll the paste into small balls or logs and wrap them in maamoul or ka’ak dough before shaping and baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate squares \u0026amp; bakes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spread it between layers of oat crumble for date squares, or use it in cakes, muffins, flapjacks and tarts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy balls\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mix it with oats, ground nuts or seeds and cocoa, then roll into balls – the paste helps hold them together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothies \u0026amp; breakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e – Blend a spoonful into smoothies and milkshakes, or stir it into porridge and yoghurt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauces \u0026amp; dressings\u003c\/strong\u003e – Whisk a little into dressings and marinades, or add it to stews and sauces that need a touch of sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo soften\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is date paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAliat Taibah Factory for Dates in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia – the same company that makes Leen dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the ingredients?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from Saudi dates. The full ingredients list is printed on the pack label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I soften it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnead it with a little soft butter or oil until smooth. For a spreadable paste, work in a little warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrap it tightly or keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze it in portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as date syrup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – date syrup (dibs) is a pourable liquid. Date paste is thick enough to shape, spread and bake with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best before date?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aliat Taibah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64110844543306,"sku":"237143357032","price":3.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_61f5cf74-8eb5-4902-bca2-22665a06b2d9.jpg?v=1793049548","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/aliat-taibah-saudi-date-paste-1kg","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}