Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Just Date Syrup Medjool Date Organic
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 2🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Just Date Syrup Medjool Date Organic

Just Date
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Just Date Syrup Medjool Date Organic reads like a single-ingredient, pantry-friendly condiment aimed at clean-label shoppers. You'd typically find it in the natural foods or organic aisle, shelved alongside maple syrup, honey, date paste, and specialty sweeteners, and sometimes near baking ingredients or nut butters. It fits into weekend brunch spreads (drizzling over pancakes or yogurt), holiday-baking substitutions, and meal-prep routines where cooks want a single-ingredient sweetener for sauces, marinades, and smoothies. The brand positions itself as simple and transparent — the name “Just Date” and an organic seal tap into plant-based, paleo, and whole-food cultural currents; it appeals to health-conscious Millennials and parents who want to avoid refined sugars while still offering an indulgent mouthfeel. Labeling leans on health halos: organic certification, minimal-ingredient copy, and implied “no additives” messaging rather than child-focused or cartoon branding. In plain processing terms, the product is made by converting whole Medjool dates into a thick, pourable syrup through blending and gentle heating—no added flavors or preservatives listed. Sensory notes: a glossy, deep amber-brown syrup with a viscous, slightly sticky texture and rich, caramel-like fruit sweetness and mild toffee notes; aromatic with warm date sugar aroma. Packaging is often a small glass bottle or recyclable jar with a minimalist label and a tight lid that invites ritual use: spooning into coffee, drizzling over oatmeal, glazing roasted vegetables, or baking into cookies. It reads as a natural, single-ingredient alternative to refined sweeteners in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 36
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars4g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Organic, Dates..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

Made from a single ingredient (organic dates) and produced by pureeing/heating to make a syrup, it functions as a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultraprocessed formulation. There are no added additives or industrial ingredients listed.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Just Date Syrup Medjool Date Organic

Absolutely! Just Date Syrup is made from organic dates, which means you're getting natural sweetness without any added sugars or artificial ingredients. It's a great alternative to refined sugars, especially if you're looking for something minimally processed. Just remember, while it’s a better option, moderation is key!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

wholesomeindulgentpractical
$NaN
per package