date syrup

Middle Eastern sweetener

Date syrup is a thick, dark sweetener made from dates, used in Middle Eastern and North African cooking.

It has a rich, caramel-like flavor with notes of molasses.

Date syrup appears in marinades, desserts, and as a topping for pancakes or yogurt: She drizzled date syrup over the oatmeal.

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Opposites
sweetener type

date syrupartificial sweetener

Manufactured sugar replacement

aspartame · saccharin · simple syrup · corn syrup · stevia

taste quality

date syrupvinegar

Acidic cooking liquid

lemon juice · black coffee · fish sauce · soy sauce · quinine

Family

date, syrup

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G