Concentrated date juice
What is Concentrated date juice?
Concentrated date juice is a sweetener made from dates, a fruit native to the Middle East. The juice is extracted from ripe dates and then concentrated, typically through evaporation, to increase its sweetness and shelf life.
Is Concentrated date juice vegan?
Concentrated date juice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Concentrated date juice a major allergen?
Concentrated date juice is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Concentrated date juice used for?
Manufacturers add concentrated date juice primarily as a sweetener and flavour enhancer.
Is Concentrated date juice safe?
Concentrated date juice is not an authorised food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add concentrated date juice primarily as a sweetener and flavour enhancer. Its natural origin and caramel-like flavour profile make it suitable for a variety of products, including sauces, baked goods, and confectionery.
Health notes
Concentrated date juice is not an authorised food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number. It is a source of natural sugars. The UK's Eatwell Guide advises that free sugars should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy. Evidence on the specific health impacts of concentrated date juice at typical consumption levels is limited, but it contributes to overall sugar intake.
Allergen info
Concentrated date juice is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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