Dates Loose min 250g

Fresh loose dates are one of the great natural sweet treats. Rich, caramel-like, and deeply satisfying with a natural sweetness that comes from the fruit itself rather than anything added. At 250g you get enough to snack on all week, use in cooking, or blend into smoothies and energy balls.

Dates are available year-round as a shelf-stable fruit, but fresh loose dates have a softer, more succulent texture than packaged varieties. Look for plump, glossy dates with a slightly wrinkled skin and no crystallised sugar on the surface, which indicates they are fresh rather than old stock.

Eat them fresh as a snack, stuff with almond butter or a wedge of blue cheese for a quick appetiser, blend into a smoothie for natural sweetness, or chop through a tagine or grain salad. They are also one of the best natural sweeteners for baking and bliss balls.