Research
Date and date seed
The flesh is a food ingredient. The seed is usually discarded.
Phoenix dactylifera
Why it interests us
Date flesh brings sweetness and binding. The roasted seed is a caffeine free brewed drink and a side stream worth using.
What is inside
- Flesh: natural sugars, binding
- Seed: fibre, roasted aroma compounds
Product pathway
Snack barsSweetening and bindingCoffee alternative
Where the work is
Date flesh and roasted date seed are in development. Side stream utilisation is under review.
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