
Dates
Basra Date Syrup 450g
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Basra Date Syrup is a rich, dark syrup made from the juice of dates – an Iraqi-style date syrup (dibs) made in the Netherlands since 1998. About 200g of dates go into every 100g of syrup.
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About this product
Basra Date Syrup is a rich, dark syrup made from the juice of dates – an Iraqi-style date syrup (dibs) made in the Netherlands since 1998. About 200g of dates go into every 100g of syrup.
Drizzle it over yoghurt, porridge, pancakes and waffles, mix it with tahini for a classic breakfast spread on bread or toast, use it to sweeten cakes and cookies, add it to dressings and marinades, or stir it into water with rose water for a jallab-style drink.
What you get
| Size | Packaging | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 450g | Glass jar | Basra – sold individually, Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 |
How to use
- Breakfast – Mix with tahini and spread on bread or toast, or drizzle over yoghurt, porridge and pancakes.
- Baking – Use as a natural sweetener in cakes and cookies.
- Cooking – Add a spoonful to dressings, marinades and glazes, or drizzle over roasted vegetables.
- Drinks – Stir into water with a little rose water for a jallab-style drink.
Good to know
Is it 100% dates?
The ingredients are listed as juice of dates, 100% natural – about 200g of dates go into every 100g of syrup.
Why has my syrup gone grainy?
Date syrup can crystallise naturally. Warm the jar gently and stir.
Where is it made?
Basra is an Iraqi-style date syrup made in the Netherlands.
Is it suitable for vegans?
Yes – the only listed ingredient is date juice.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.
- Made from the juice of dates – 100% natural
- About 200g of dates in every 100g of syrup
- No preservatives and gluten free, according to the brand
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Juice of dates (100% natural). About 200g of dates are used for every 100g of date syrup. No allergens are declared in the ingredients. Please check the pack label if you have a severe allergy.
- Contains
- No major allergens in the ingredients
- May contain
- See pack label
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Nutrition
| Typical values | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1290 kJ / 304 kcal |
| Fat | 0.2g |
| of which saturates | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 73g |
| of which sugars | 66g |
| Protein | 1.2g |
| Salt | 0.05g |
Product details
- Brand
- Basra
- Product
- Date syrup (date molasses)
- Net weight
- 450g
- Packaging
- Glass jar
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Producer
- Frumarco, Beesel, the Netherlands
- Also known as
- Date syrup, date molasses, dibs (دبس), dibs tamr (دبس تمر), silan
- Storage
- Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. If it crystallises, warm it gently.
- Best before
- Printed on the pack
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.



