Bulk Date Sugar
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Source86’s Bulk Date Sugar is a food-grade granular sweetener made from whole dried dates (Phoenix dactylifera) ground to a fine, free-flowing consistency. It delivers a deep caramel sweetness, a brown-sugar-like color, and the fiber and minerals of whole fruit, performing as a minimally processed sugar alternative across commercial food manufacturing.
Unlike refined sucrose, date sugar is essentially dried, ground whole fruit, it retains insoluble fiber and does not fully dissolve in liquid systems, a defining functional consideration covered below. This makes it well-suited to dry blends, baked goods, toppings, and clean-label formulations where a whole-food sweetener is preferred over refined sugar.
Available in bulk with flexible packaging options, we supply date sugar to procurement teams, R&D departments, and food manufacturers at scale. Certifications, including Organic, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, and Gluten-Free, are available upon request.
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Product Data
| Scientific Name | Phoenix dactylifera |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Date Sugar (ground dried dates) |
| Plant Part Used | Fruit |
| Physical Form | Dry, granular powder |
| Odor | Sweet, caramel-date aroma |
| Flavor Profile | Rich caramel, brown-sugar / molasses notes |
| Solubility | Partially soluble, does not fully dissolve in water (retains insoluble fiber) |
| Origin Countries | Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria, Tunisia |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. |
Grade & Standardization Context
Date sugar is standardized primarily by granulation (particle size) and moisture, with variety and any anti-caking treatment as secondary variables.
- Granulation: Particle size determines flow, dispersion, and mouthfeel. Coarser granulations suit toppings and visible-sugar applications; finer granulations integrate more evenly into batters and dry blends.
- Moisture: Moisture level affects flow, caking tendency, and shelf stability.
- Variety / source: The base date variety influences color and caramel intensity.
A key standardization point for buyers: because date sugar is ground whole fruit rather than crystalline sucrose, it behaves differently in solution, it suspends and settles rather than dissolving clear. Finer parameters (exact particle-size distribution, microbiological controls) live in spec sheets and COAs and can be added as documentation becomes available.
Certifications & Compliance
Source86 supplies bulk date sugar with documentation commonly required for commercial ingredient sourcing and supplier qualification.
Documentation available upon request may include: Certificates of Analysis (COAs); ingredient specifications and technical data sheets; allergen statements; country-of-origin documentation; Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Certifications (availability may vary by supplier, origin, and production lot): Organic · Kosher · Halal · Non-GMO · Gluten-Free.
For quality-assurance teams requiring additional documentation, including heavy metals testing, microbiological reports, or pesticide residue analysis, requests can be accommodated on a per-order basis. Contact our team to confirm documentation availability for your specific compliance requirements.
Production & Sourcing
Source86 sources date sugar from established date-growing regions across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria, and Tunisia. These origins are selected for their agricultural infrastructure, processing capability, and ability to support consistent, large-scale production. This multi-origin sourcing model helps stabilize supply availability and reduce exposure to seasonal disruption in any single region.
How It’s Produced:
- Harvesting: Ripe dates are harvested from date palms in their primary growing regions.
- Cleaning & Sorting: Fruit is cleaned to remove contaminants and sorted for consistent color and quality.
- Dehydration: Dates are dried via sun-drying or mechanical drying to reduce moisture to the target level.
- Milling: Dried dates are ground to the target granulation.
- Sifting & Inspection: The granules are sifted to a consistent particle size, inspected, and metal-detected.
- Packaging: Finished date sugar is packed into bulk formats for distribution.
Applications
Functions as a one-to-one dry sweetener swap for brown or white sugar in cookies, cakes, muffins, and breads, adding caramel flavor and color.
Integrates into dry baking mixes, pancake/waffle mixes, and instant blends where a granular sweetener is needed.
Coarser granulations add visible sweetness and crunch to streusels, crumbles, and topped baked goods.
Adds natural sweetness and depth to spice blends, rubs, and snack coatings.
Used where a whole-food granular sweetener and caramel note are desired.
Serves as a minimally processed sugar alternative in clean-label and plant-based formulations.
Physical & Functional Characteristics
- Appearance: Brown, free-flowing granules.
- Color: Light to dark brown, varying by base date variety.
- Flavor Profile: Rich caramel with brown-sugar and molasses notes.
- Aroma: Sweet and caramel-like.
- Texture: Dry, granular; granulation varies by grade.
- Solubility: Partially soluble: does not dissolve clear in water; retains insoluble fruit fiber.
- Composition: Natural fruit sugars with retained dietary fiber and naturally occurring minerals including potassium and magnesium.
- Nutritional Profile: A whole-fruit-based sweetener retaining fiber and minerals lost in refining.
- Dietary Suitability: Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian; free from common allergens such as dairy and nuts
Functionality
- Provides granular sweetness as a minimally processed whole-fruit sugar.
- Contributes caramel flavor and brown-sugar color to dry and baked systems.
- Functions as a dry-system substitute for refined sugar where full dissolution is not required.
- Supports texture and crunch in toppings and streusel applications.
- Integrates into dry blends and mixes without a liquid carrier.
- Retains insoluble fiber, so it suspends rather than fully dissolving in liquids.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Refined-Sugar Alternative: Offers a single-ingredient, minimally processed sweetener for clean-label reformulation.
- Defined Granulation Grades: Particle-size options let manufacturers match flow and mouthfeel to the application.
- Batch Consistency: Standardized drying, milling, and sifting support reliable color, flavor, and granulation across runs.
- Dry-Format Handling: Free-flowing granular form integrates into dry blending workflows and supports straightforward storage.
- Shelf-Stable Supply: Low-moisture dry format supports inventory planning.
- Supply Continuity: Multi-origin sourcing supports availability and reduces single-region dependency.
- Documentation Support: COAs, specifications, allergen statements, and origin documentation available on request.
