Yupik Organic Ground Date Powder (Meal), 2.2 lb, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free

I bought Yupik Organic Ground Date Powder to cut back on refined sugar, and also to get my dates intake this way when I was pregnant, and overall I’m happy with it. It’s made from 100% organic ground dates, with no additives, and it arrived fresh and well packaged. The taste is naturally sweet with a mild caramel-like flavor. It’s not as sweet as regular sugar, so it’s not a 1:1 substitute, but it works really well in things like oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, and baked goods. The texture is more of a fine meal than a powder, so it doesn’t fully dissolve in drinks like coffee or tea. Because of that, I think it’s best for baking or blending rather than stirring into liquids. The 2.2 lb bag is a good value and lasts a long time. Just keep in mind it can slightly change the texture of recipes since it’s made from whole dates. Overall, this is a great option if you’re looking for a clean, natural sweetener and don’t mind adjusting recipes a bit. I’d bought it four times and will keep buying even now after pregnancy, to avoid refined sugar but get some healthier sweetness

This is a really fine powder, but don't expect it to behave like granulated sugar. It is just ground dates, so it will never dissolve like sugar (if that's what you have in mind). Also, it isn't the same sweetness. You need a lot more if you want to achieve the same result. But. If you are looking for a natural sweetener with all the fiber and minerals intact, this is PERFECT! It would work well in baking, cooking, and so much more, where date paste throws off the texture. I use it in my coffee. Yes it isn't super sweet. Yes it leaves a gritty residue. But I froth it up with my Nutpods half and half and it makes the best coffee foam. At $20 for 2 pounds, it is expensive. But there are a lot of teaspoons of powder in the bag, so it will last a long time just for my coffee. I can't believe I waited so long to try date powder!

Not too sweet and more convenient than using whole dates in recipes.

Great sugar replacement. Added it to my bread recipes and it helped improved the bread’s flavor (yeasted bread dough). Great for desserts. Has a malty, caramelly flavor. Pleased with my purchase, as with all of Yupik’s products. High quality, decent prices.

As someone who doesn’t use refined sugar, date sugar is a wonderful alternative. I enjoy using this when making cakes and cookies. Whenever baking for my parents who have diabetes I use this sugar as it doesn’t seem to affect their glucose levels. I would not recommend using this as a sweetener for a beverage, but I do like the way that it blends in baking and keeps the goods from tasting overly sweet.