Aliat Taibah Dates Paste (عجينة التمر) is a thick, smooth paste of Saudi dates made by Aliat Taibah Factory for Dates in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. It comes as a 1kg block sealed in clear film – simply cut off what you need. Date paste is the classic filling for maamoul, and it brings the deep, caramel-like sweetness of dates to all kinds of baking.
Use it to fill maamoul, ka’ak and date pastries for Ramadan and Eid, bake it into date squares, cakes and muffins, roll it into energy balls, or blend a spoonful into smoothies and milkshakes.
| Size | Packaging | Notes |
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| 1kg | Block sealed in clear film, labelled in Arabic and English | Aliat Taibah – sold individually, free UK delivery |
| Maamoul & ka’ak | Roll the paste into small balls or logs and wrap them in maamoul or ka’ak dough before shaping and baking. |
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| Date squares & bakes | Spread it between layers of oat crumble for date squares, or use it in cakes, muffins, flapjacks and tarts. |
| Energy balls | Mix it with oats, ground nuts or seeds and cocoa, then roll into balls – the paste helps hold them together. |
| Smoothies & breakfast | Blend a spoonful into smoothies and milkshakes, or stir it into porridge and yoghurt. |
| Sauces & dressings | Whisk a little into dressings and marinades, or add it to stews and sauces that need a touch of sweetness. |
| To soften | Knead it with a little soft butter or oil until smooth and easy to shape. For a softer, spreadable paste, work in a little warm water. Lightly oil your hands first – date paste is sticky. |
| Energy | 300 kcal (approx. 1255 kJ) |
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| Other values | Shown on the Nutrition Facts panel on the pack |
| Brand | Aliat Taibah |
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| Product | Dates paste (عجينة التمر) |
| Made by | Aliat Taibah Factory for Dates, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia |
| Net weight | 1kg |
| Packaging | Block sealed in clear film with a printed label (Arabic and English) |
| Country of origin | Saudi Arabia (Al Madinah Al Munawwarah) |
| Barcode (EAN) | 6287010991816 |
| Also known as | Date paste, dates paste, date filling, maamoul filling, ka’ak filling, عجينة التمر (ajeenat al-tamr) |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, wrap it tightly or keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. Date paste can also be frozen in portions. |
| Best before | Printed on the pack |
| Delivery | Free UK delivery. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel. |
| What is date paste? | A thick, sweet paste made from pitted dates. It is the most common filling for maamoul and is also used in date-filled ka’ak, date squares, cakes, bars and energy balls. |
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| Who makes it? | Aliat Taibah Factory for Dates in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia – the same company that makes Leen dates. |
| What are the ingredients? | It is made from Saudi dates. The full ingredients list is printed on the pack label. |
| How do I soften it? | Knead it with a little soft butter or oil until smooth. For a spreadable paste, work in a little warm water. |
| How should I store it after opening? | Wrap it tightly or keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze it in portions. |
| Is it the same as date syrup? | No – date syrup (dibs) is a pourable liquid. Date paste is thick enough to shape, spread and bake with. |
| What is the best before date? | It is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please message us before you order. |
| How is it delivered? | Free UK delivery. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel. |