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Dried Dates, Pitted Deglet Noor No Sugar Added, Naturally Grown, Packed Fresh in the USA

Nut Cravings pitted Deglet Noor dates are whole, pit-removed, no sugar added, naturally grown, and vegan, packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bulk bag. Every one-ounce serving delivers 80 calories, 2 grams of dietary fiber, and 18 grams of natural fruit sugar with zero added sugars. Firmer and less sweet than Medjool, with a lightly caramel, subtly nutty flavor and a texture that holds its shape during cooking, baking, and blending without dissolving into sticky masses. The pit is already removed before packing, so these dates go straight from the bag into any recipe with no preparation required. One verified buyer review. 5.0 stars. Four sizes from 6 oz to 5 lb. Free shipping on orders over $25. Browse the complete dried dates collection for Jumbo Medjool alongside these pitted Deglet Noor dates, and the full dried fruits collection for apricots, cranberries, mango, prunes, and more.

Why Deglet Noor Is the Correct Date for Cooking, Baking, and Blending

Deglet Noor and Medjool are genuinely different ingredients suited to different uses. The distinction matters for the quality of the finished result. Medjool dates are large, soft, intensely sweet, and honey-caramel in flavor. They are ideal for eating whole, stuffing with nut butter or cheese, and any application where the date is the featured ingredient. Deglet Noor dates are smaller, firmer, less sweet, and subtler in flavor with a slight nutty backnote. They hold their texture during long cooking without dissolving. They chop cleanly for even distribution in recipes. They blend into smooth date paste more consistently than Medjool. Traditional Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, including Moroccan tagines, Ma'amoul cookies, date syrup, and savory pastry fillings, uses Deglet Noor specifically because the firmer texture and milder sweetness allow the surrounding flavors in a dish to come through.

Nutrition Facts Per One Ounce (28g)

  • Calories: 80
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 21g (8% DV)
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% DV)
  • Total Sugars: 18g (includes 0g added sugars)
  • Protein: 1g
  • Calcium: 10mg
  • Iron: 0.3mg (2% DV)


Good For You

  • No Sugar Added: zero grams of added sugars in every serving
  • Naturally Grown: dates sourced from naturally grown date palms
  • Vegan: no animal-derived ingredients in any size

At 80 calories per ounce with zero fat and zero sodium, pitted Deglet Noor dates are one of the leaner dried fruit options in the dried fruit category. The 2 grams of dietary fiber per ounce helps moderate the glycemic response from the natural fruit sugars in every serving.

How to Use Pitted Deglet Noor Dates

Tagines and Slow-Cooked Savory Dishes

Deglet Noor dates hold their shape through long braising in Moroccan lamb tagine, Algerian chicken tagine with dates and apricots, and lamb shoulder slow-cooked with preserved lemon. Add whole or halved pitted dates to the braising liquid in the final 30 to 45 minutes of cooking. The dates soften and contribute sweetness without dissolving into the sauce the way Medjool would.

Date Paste for Baking Substitution

Soak 1 cup of pitted Deglet Noor dates in warm water for 15 to 30 minutes, then blend with the soaking water added one tablespoon at a time until smooth. The resulting paste substitutes for brown sugar at a 1:1 ratio by volume in baking recipes, with the recipe's added liquid reduced by 3 to 4 tablespoons to account for the moisture in the paste. The pre-pitted format eliminates the pit removal step before soaking.

Ma'amoul and Middle Eastern Pastries

Deglet Noor date paste seasoned with cardamom, cinnamon, and rose water is the traditional filling for Ma'amoul, the Middle Eastern date-stuffed shortbread cookies served at Eid, Easter, and holiday gatherings across the Levant and North Africa. The firmer texture of processed Deglet Noor produces a filling that holds its shape inside the pastry mold during baking.

Date Syrup

Simmer pitted Deglet Noor dates in water for 30 to 40 minutes, then blend and strain through a fine mesh strainer. The resulting date syrup, known as silan or date honey, is the traditional Middle Eastern natural sweetener used on pancakes, labneh, and in Iraqi and Yemeni cooking. Deglet Noor produces a cleaner, less intensely sweet syrup than Medjool.

Energy Balls and No-Bake Protein Bars

Blend pitted Deglet Noor dates with oats, nut butter, and cocoa powder for date-based energy balls and no-bake protein bars. The slightly drier texture of Deglet Noor holds the ball shape more reliably than Medjool, which can become too sticky to roll cleanly.

Trail Mix and Snacking

Chopped pitted Deglet Noor dates fold into homemade trail mix alongside almonds, walnuts, and dried cranberries for a natural sweetness contribution without the intensity of Medjool. For direct snacking, two to three dates deliver a satisfying sweet experience at 80 calories per ounce with no added sugar.

Date Shakes and Smoothies

Blend two to three soaked pitted dates with milk or a plant-based milk alternative for a traditional Middle Eastern date shake. The pre-pitted format means dates go directly into the blender with no preparation. Deglet Noor produces a shake that is noticeably less intensely sweet than a Medjool version, which suits buyers who find Medjool date shakes overly sweet.

Choosing the Right Size

  • 6 oz: First-time buyers and light regular use at $1.50 per ounce
  • 1 lb: The practical everyday size at $0.81 per ounce for regular cooking and snacking
  • 2 lb: Regular bakers and multi-person households at $0.53 per ounce
  • 5 lb: Maximum per-ounce savings at $0.36 per ounce for bulk buyers and food service


Storage

Seal the resealable bag firmly after every use.

  • Room temperature, away from heat and light: 6 to 12 months of peak freshness
  • Refrigerated in the sealed bag: up to 18 months
  • Frozen in an airtight container: up to 2 years

White granular crystals on the surface of stored dates are natural sugar crystallization from the fruit's own fructose, not mold. The dates are completely safe to eat. A brief warm water rinse dissolves surface crystals if desired.

Pitted Deglet Noor Dates Guarantee

5.0 stars from 1 verified buyer. Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these pitted Deglet Noor dates arrive below the freshness standard you expect, contact our team at 877-471-4870 or care@nutcravings.com within seven days and we will resolve it promptly. Browse the complete dried dates collection for Jumbo Medjool alongside these pitted Deglet Noor dates, or explore the full dried fruits collection for apricots, cranberries, mango, prunes, apple rings, and more from Nut Cravings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medjool dates are large, soft, intensely sweet, honey-caramel in flavor, and expensive. They are the right choice for eating whole as dessert, stuffing with almond butter or goat cheese, or any application where the date is the featured ingredient. Glycemic index approximately 55 (medium).

Deglet Noor dates are smaller, firmer, less sweet, more lightly caramel with a slight nutty backnote. They hold their shape during cooking without dissolving. They chop cleanly for recipes. They blend into paste more smoothly for baking substitution. They cost roughly 40 to 50 percent less per pound than Medjool. Glycemic index approximately 42 (low). They are what traditional Middle Eastern and North African cuisine actually uses tagines, Ma'amoul, date syrup, pastilla, stuffings. Quick rule: Medjool for eating whole. Deglet Noor for cooking, baking, and blending.

In controlled portions, yes, and Deglet Noor is the better date variety for this. With a glycemic index of approximately 42 (low) compared to Medjool's approximately 55 (medium), Deglet Noor produces a more moderate blood glucose response. The 2 grams of fiber per ounce further moderates absorption. The PMC cardiovascular review (PMC12731471) specifically confirmed that regular moderate date consumption does not produce adverse metabolic or glycemic outcomes in clinical studies.

The honest caveat: dates are calorie-dense from natural sugar at approximately 19 grams per ounce. The 2025 American Diabetes Association guidance recommends limiting to approximately 3 pieces per serving for people managing diabetes. Pair with protein (nuts, yogurt) to further moderate the glycemic response. Discuss significant dietary changes with your physician or registered dietitian.

Soak 1 cup of pitted Deglet Noor dates in warm water for 15 to 30 minutes until softened. Drain, reserving the soaking water. Blend the soaked dates in a food processor or high-speed blender, adding the reserved soaking water one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, thick paste. Typical ratio is about 2 to 4 tablespoons of water per cup of dates.

Use date paste as a 1:1 substitute for brown sugar by volume in baking recipes, replacing approximately 1 cup of brown sugar with 1 cup of date paste and reducing the recipe's added liquid by about 3 to 4 tablespoons (since the paste adds moisture). Store date paste refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.

It means no sweetener has been added during processing. The natural sugar content (approximately 19 grams per ounce) is entirely from the date palm fruit fructose, glucose, and sucrose concentrated through natural sun-drying. No cane sugar, no high-fructose corn syrup, no apple juice concentrate, no artificial sweetener has been added. Some commercial date products add sugar to boost sweetness or create a surface crystalline coating. These dates use none. Under FDA nutrition labeling rules, the full sugar content is counted as 0 grams of added sugar with all 19 grams counted as natural fruit sugar.

Yes. A PMC review on dates and cardiovascular health (PMC12731471) confirmed that clinical studies demonstrate regular moderate date consumption can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, improve lipid profiles, and positively regulate inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers without adverse metabolic or glycemic outcomes. The mechanisms: potassium regulates blood pressure by counteracting sodium; fiber reduces cholesterol absorption; polyphenol antioxidants reduce vascular inflammation and LDL oxidation; magnesium supports cardiac function. Medical News Today (September 2025) confirms the polyphenols in dates may help protect against diabetes and heart disease alongside their potassium and fiber cardiovascular contributions.

Yes. Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (BDMC / TBD). The certification covers the complete product as packed and delivered. For restaurant, bakery, and food service buyers requiring Kosher certification documentation, documentation is available on request at 877-471-4870 or through the contact form.

Natural sugar crystallization, not mold. As Deglet Noor dates age in the bag, the natural fruit sugars can migrate to the surface and crystallize into white granular crystals. This is identical to the sugar bloom you see on aged chocolate and is a normal occurrence with all high-sugar dried fruits stored at room temperature. The dates are completely safe to eat. If you want to remove the crystals, a brief warm water rinse dissolves them. If anything smells fermented or musty, or if you see fuzzy mold (soft and fuzzy vs dry and granular crystals), discard the bag.

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