Bulk Dried Dates
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Source86’s Bulk Dried Dates are a food-grade dried fruit derived from the fruit of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), sourced from established date-growing regions . They deliver concentrated natural sweetness, a chewy fruit texture, and a deep caramel flavor that performs reliably across a wide range of commercial food manufacturing applications.
Available in whole, pitted, and diced formats, bulk dried dates serve as both a finished inclusion and a feedstock ingredient for date paste, date sugar, and date syrup production. Their natural sugar content, fiber, and humectant properties make them well-suited for manufacturers developing clean-label, plant-based, and refined-sugar-alternative product lines across bakery, snack, cereal, and confectionery categories.
Available in bulk with flexible packaging options, Source86 supplies dried dates 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 | Dried Dates |
| Plant Part Used | Fruit |
| Common Varieties | Deglet Noor, Sayer, Zahidi, Medjool |
| Available Formats | Whole, pitted, diced |
| Physical Form | Semi-dried whole/pitted/diced fruit |
| Appearance | Amber to deep brown, wrinkled surface |
| Odor | Sweet, characteristic caramel-date aroma |
| Flavor Profile | Rich, sweet, caramel to honey notes |
| 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
Dried dates are classified primarily by variety, cut/format, and moisture-and-defect grade, which together determine handling behavior and formulation fit.
- Variety: Variety drives flavor intensity, color, and softness, for example, Deglet Noor offers a firmer, semi-dry texture suited to dicing and inclusion, while softer varieties carry a richer caramel profile.
- Format (cut): Whole and pitted dates are used where intact fruit identity matters; diced dates are pre-sized for direct inclusion in batters, bars, and dry blends, reducing in-plant processing.
- Moisture & defect grade: Moisture level and pit/foreign-material tolerance define the suitability for automated lines and the product’s softness and shelf stability.
Finer parameters, exact moisture range, pit tolerance, piece-size distribution for diced grades, and microbiological controls, are defined in spec sheets and Certificates of Analysis and can be added as documentation becomes available.
Certifications & Compliance
Source86 supplies bulk dried dates 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 dried dates 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: Dates are harvested at the targeted ripeness stage from date palms in their primary growing regions.
- Cleaning: Harvested fruit is cleaned to remove dust, debris, and foreign particles.
- Sorting & Grading: Dates are sorted and graded by size, color, and quality.
- Pitting (optional): For pitted grades, pits are mechanically removed.
- Dicing (optional): For diced grades, fruit is cut to a specified piece size, often with a release agent such as oat or rice flour to prevent clumping.
- Drying / Conditioning: Moisture is brought to the target level for stability and texture.
- Inspection & Metal Detection: Product passes quality inspection and metal detection prior to packing.
- Packaging: Finished dried dates are packed into bulk formats for distribution.
Harvest & Supply Availability
The date palm thrives in the hot, arid climates of North Africa and the Middle East. Harvest typically runs from late summer into autumn, with timing varying by region and variety. Staggered regional sourcing across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria, and Tunisia supports consistent inventory and lead times across the year despite the seasonal harvest window.
Applications
Whole, pitted, or diced dates add natural sweetness, moisture, and fruit texture to breads, muffins, cakes, and cookies.
Diced dates act as a natural binder and sweetener, contributing chewiness and holding bars together.
Whole and pitted dates serve as a stand-alone snack component and a fruit element in trail mixes and snack blends.
Used in date-based sweets, fillings, and stuffed-date formats.
Dried dates are the base raw material for downstream date paste, ground date sugar, and date syrup production.
Used in energy balls, protein bars, and clean-label formulations where a whole-fruit sweetener is preferred.
Supplied in bulk to co-packers and manufacturers running date-based product lines.
Physical & Functional Characteristics
- Appearance: Amber to deep brown whole, pitted, or diced fruit with a wrinkled surface.
- Color: Light amber to dark brown, varying by variety and ripeness.
- Flavor Profile: Rich, sweet, with caramel and honey notes.
- Aroma: Sweet and fragrant with caramel undertones.
- Texture: Chewy and naturally sticky; firmness varies by variety and moisture.
- Composition: Predominantly natural sugars, with dietary fiber and naturally occurring minerals including potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
- Nutritional Profile: A whole-fruit source of natural sugars and fiber; contains antioxidants inherent to dates.
- Dietary Suitability: Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian; free from common allergens such as dairy and nuts.
Functionality
- Provides concentrated natural sweetness as a whole-fruit ingredient.
- Contributes chewy texture and visible fruit identity in bars, snacks, and baked goods.
- Functions as a natural binding inclusion in cereal and granola bars.
- Supports moisture retention through the fruit’s natural humectant character.
- Serves as feedstock for date paste, date sugar, and date syrup production.
- Enables refined-sugar reduction where a whole-fruit sweetener is used in place of added sugar.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Format Flexibility: Whole, pitted, and diced options let manufacturers select the form that fits their line and reduces in-plant processing.
- Batch Consistency: Standardized sorting, grading, and moisture targets support reliable performance across production runs.
- Supply Continuity: Multi-origin sourcing across MENA regions supports availability and reduces single-region dependency.
- Shelf-Stable Supply: Dried, conditioned format supports straightforward storage, transport, and inventory planning.
- Clean-Label Fit: Single-ingredient whole fruit aligns with clean-label, plant-based, and refined-sugar-alternative development.
- Line Safety: Pit-controlled and metal-detected grades support automated processing.
- Documentation Support: COAs, specifications, allergen statements, and origin documentation available on request.
