Date Sugar: 30 kcal, 1 g Fiber & 75 mg Potassium per Sweet, Caramel-Like Tablespoon
Simply ground whole, pitted datesârich in fiber and minerals yet tastes like brown sugar with hints of butterscotch.
What Is Date Sugar?
100 % **dehydrated dates milled into a fine, tan powder**. Unlike coconut or cane sugar, it contains the whole fruitâflesh, fibre and polyphenols.
Nutrition (1 Tbsp â 9 g)
|Calories|Carbs|Fiber|Protein|Fat|Potassium|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|30 kcal|7 g|1.0 g|0.2 g|0 g|75 mg (2 %)|
Benefits
- **1 g fibre** slows sugar absorption and supports gut health.
- Supplies **potassium, magnesium & phenolic antioxidants** absent in refined sugars.
- Lower glycaemic response (~GI 50) compared with white sugar (GI 65).
Drawbacks
- Does **not dissolve** in liquidsâleaves specks in coffee/tea.
- Still 6 g natural sugar per spoon; moderate if watching glucose.
- Hygroscopicâmay clump; store airtight with silica pack.
Flavour & Colour
Deep **caramel-molasses sweetness** with a mild fruity note; golden-brown hue darkens baked goods.
Culinary Uses & Storage
- Substitute **1 : 1** for brown sugar in muffins, energy bites or dry rubs (add 1-2 Tbsp extra moisture per cup).
- Sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt or roasted nuts.
- Keep in sealed jar, cool & dry †12 months; break clumps with fork.
- 1. Date Sugar
Values for 1 Tbsp (9 g) whole-fruit date sugar