Sweetener | Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free Low Fat

Date Honey

Phoenix dactylifera Allergen-Free
Date Honey

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Arecaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, North African
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Dates

What Is Date Honey?

A natural, sweet syrup made from concentrated date juice, offering a rich, caramel-like flavor with notes of molasses.

What Does Date Honey Taste Like?

Date Honey has a sweet, caramel, molasses, fruity taste with sweet, dried fruit, caramelized aromas.

Taste
Sweet, Caramel, Molasses, Fruity
Texture
Thick, Viscous, Smooth, Sticky
Aroma
Sweet, Dried fruit, Caramelized
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 tbsp (20g)
Calories300 kcal
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1g
Total Carbohydrate75g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars65g
Calcium50mg
Iron1mg
Potassium700mg

Chef’s Secret

Date honey can burn easily due to its high sugar content. Use lower temperatures when baking or glazing with it to prevent scorching.

Date Honey Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Date Honey is Maple Syrup, used at a 1:1 ratio. Similar viscosity and sweetness, different flavor profile

Substitutes for Date Honey with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Maple Syrup Best 1:1 Similar viscosity and sweetness, different flavor profile
Agave Nectar 1:1 Similar sweetness and viscosity, milder flavor
Honey 1:1 Similar sweetness, different floral notes, not vegan
Molasses 1:1 Darker, stronger flavor, similar sticky texture

How to Choose & Store Date Honey

  1. Look for 100% pure date syrup with no added sugars or preservatives.
  2. Check the consistency – it should be thick and pourable.

What Pairs Well With Date Honey?

  • Yogurt
  • oatmeal
  • pancakes
  • baking
  • glazes for meat
  • salad dressings
  • coffee
  • tea
  • cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Date Honey taste like?

Sweet, Caramel, Molasses, Fruity Sweet, Dried fruit, Caramelized

What is a good substitute for Date Honey?

The best substitute is Maple Syrup (1:1). Similar viscosity and sweetness, different flavor profile

How do you choose and store Date Honey?

Look for 100% pure date syrup with no added sugars or preservatives. Check the consistency – it should be thick and pourable.

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