Dates are very rich in antioxidants, vitamins and fibre. It is a more natural sweetener than honey and the best thing is that it can be given to babies below one year, unlike honey which is unsuitable for babies.
Dried dates powder can be made and used in place of the paste because it has a longer shelf life. Making dry dates powder at home is easy and it is the perfect sugar and honey substitute for the whole family.
Date syrup can be used to make baby cereal, pap, custard, porridge, as well as beverage for kids. It can also be used to sweeten pancakes, muffins and other foods as a sugar replacement.
it’s commonly used for cooking in the Middle East, to add flavour to everything from chicken dishes to desserts.
But new research suggests that date powder might be more than a tasty marinade, and could actually contain chemical