{"product_id":"madina-date-paste-no-added-sugar","title":"Madina Date Paste (No Added Sugar)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadina Date Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thick, sweet paste made from dates, from Madina’s own date range. The ingredients list just one thing – dates – so it brings the rich sweetness of dates to your baking with no added sugar. It is also the classic filling for maamoul and other date pastries. Choose the \u003cstrong\u003e1kg pack\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003e5kg catering pack\u003c\/strong\u003e from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it to sweeten cakes and bakes, fill maamoul, ka’ak and date pastries for Ramadan and Eid, make protein and energy balls, blend it into smoothies and milkshakes, or stir a spoonful into porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1kg pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome baking, maamoul, energy balls and smoothies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5kg catering pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBakeries, caterers, mosques and big Ramadan bakes – best value per kg\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.\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\u003eCakes \u0026amp; bakes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use it to sweeten cakes, muffins, flapjacks and date squares, or spread it into pastries and tarts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein \u0026amp; energy 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\u003eDressings \u0026amp; sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e – Whisk a little into salad dressings, or add it to stews, chilli 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, cakes, bars and energy balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the ingredients?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates – the brand lists dates as the only ingredient, so there is no added sugar. Like all dates, it contains naturally occurring sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for people with nut allergies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – it may contain peanuts, other nuts and sesame. Please read 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\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1kg pack suits home baking. The 5kg catering pack is for bakeries, caterers, mosques and anyone baking in bulk for Ramadan and Eid – the best value per kg. Date paste freezes well, so the 5kg can be cut into portions and frozen.\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":"Madina","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":64110888124746,"sku":"237144099023-1kg","price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":64110888157514,"sku":"237144099023-5kg","price":12.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_7d5ea6c8-a448-4678-9eea-9847acade2ad.jpg?v=1793049713","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/madina-date-paste-no-added-sugar","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}