{"product_id":"madina-medjool-date-paste-700g","title":"Madina Medjool Date Paste 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadina Medjool Date Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thick, smooth paste made from \u003cstrong\u003eMedjool dates\u003c\/strong\u003e – the large, soft, caramel-flavoured variety often called the king of dates. Stoned and worked into a dense, spoonable paste, it brings the deep toffee-like sweetness of Medjool to your baking, breakfast and snacks with none of the stoning and blending. Choose \u003cstrong\u003ePlain\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eSesame\u003c\/strong\u003e – the same Medjool paste studded with whole sesame seeds for a nutty crunch – from the options above. Each is a generous \u003cstrong\u003e700g tub\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it as a natural sweetener in cakes, flapjacks, brownies and cookies, fill maamoul and ka’ak, roll it into energy balls, blend it into smoothies and date shakes, swirl it through porridge and yoghurt, or simply spread it on toast or flatbread. The sesame version is lovely sliced and served with coffee or tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your tub\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTaste \u0026amp; good for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedjool dates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, toffee-like Medjool sweetness – the all-rounder for baking, fillings, energy balls, smoothies and toast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSesame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedjool dates \u0026amp; whole sesame seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet date paste with a nutty sesame crunch – slice it with coffee, spread it on warm bread, or bake with it. Contains sesame.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700g tub with lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth options come in the same 700g resealable tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Date paste is a natural product, so its colour, firmness and sweetness vary slightly from batch to batch.\u003ch2\u003eWays to use Medjool date paste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural sweetener\u003c\/strong\u003e – Swap it for sugar in cakes, muffins, flapjacks, brownies and cookies – roughly like for like, reducing the other liquid a little, as the paste is moist.\u003c\/li\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 for Ramadan and Eid baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy balls \u0026amp; bars\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mix with oats, ground nuts, seeds and cocoa and roll into balls or press into bars – the paste binds the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothies \u0026amp; shakes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Blend a spoonful with milk, banana and oats for a date shake, or add it to any smoothie as the sweetener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; toast\u003c\/strong\u003e – Swirl it through porridge, overnight oats or yoghurt, or spread it on toast, flatbread or rice cakes with butter, tahini or nut butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe sesame tub\u003c\/strong\u003e – Slice it into fingers and serve with coffee or tea, crumble it over granola, or spread it on warm bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Date paste is thick. Knead it with a little soft butter or oil for fillings, or stir in a little warm water or milk for a spreadable consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Medjool date paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedjool dates with the stones removed and the flesh worked into a thick, smooth paste. Medjool is the large, soft, caramel-flavoured variety, so the paste is richer and more toffee-like than standard date paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlain or Sesame?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain is pure Medjool paste – the all-rounder for baking, fillings and spreading. Sesame is the same paste studded with whole sesame seeds for a nutty crunch – lovely sliced with coffee or spread on warm bread. The Sesame tub contains sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain added sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists only dates – plus sesame seeds in the sesame version – so the sweetness comes from the fruit itself. Dates naturally contain sugars. Please check the pack label for the definitive ingredients list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I bake with it instead of sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – swap it for sugar roughly like for like and reduce the other liquid in the recipe a little, as the paste is moist. It also works as a maamoul and date-cookie filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep the lid on and use within a few weeks; keeping it in the fridge keeps it fresher for longer, and it can also be frozen in portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as your Madina Date Paste 1kg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – this is made with Medjool dates and comes in 700g tubs, plain or with sesame. The 1kg\/5kg Madina Date Paste is the standard date paste for bulk baking.\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":"Plain","offer_id":64110894448970,"sku":"237144384243-plain","price":2.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sesame","offer_id":64110894481738,"sku":"237144384243-sesame","price":3.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_0a1737bb-63f7-4d0e-a70f-10c5131cc8d5.jpg?v=1793049738","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/madina-medjool-date-paste-700g","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}