Salteen Ingredient Knowledge Base

Dates (Khajoor)

खजूर

खजूर — प्रकृति की सबसे मीठी ताकत। Nature's most complete energy food — in every Salteen Nourish Laddu.

Year-Round Rajasthan Sourced Natural Sweetener Iron-Rich

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Hindi Name

खजूर

Type

Other

Origin

Rajasthan, India

Season

Year-Round

Taste

Rich and Caramel-sweet

खजूर — मिठास जो पोषण भी दे। Soft, caramel-sweet dates — the natural binding sweetener in our most nourishing laddu.

Khajoor holds a special place in both Indian and Islamic food culture — it is the fruit that breaks the Ramadan fast, appears in Ayurvedic tonics, and is given to new mothers for strength and recovery. Its natural sugars, combined with fibre, minerals, and antioxidants, make it one of the most nutritionally complete single ingredients available.

At Salteen, we use dates as a natural sweetener and binding agent in our Nourish Dry Fruit Ladoo — replacing refined sugar entirely in our premium laddu preparation. The dates are pitted, softened, and blended with dry fruits, nuts, and seeds, creating a cohesive, fudge-like base that holds the laddu together without any added sugar or synthetic binding agents.

The result is a laddu that is genuinely nourishing — the kind you can eat and feel good about, not just indulge and feel guilty about.

Dates give the Nourish Laddu its softness, its sweetness, and its natural binding — without a single gram of added sugar.

— Salteen, Banaras Ka Swad

Taste Profile

The Flavour of Dates (Khajoor)

Sweetness

9/10

Caramel Depth

8.5/10

Richness

8/10

Earthiness

4/10

Why It Matters

Health Benefits

Dates are one of the most nutrient-dense natural sweeteners available — providing fibre, minerals, and antioxidants alongside their natural sugars.

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Natural Energy

The combination of fructose, glucose, and sucrose in dates provides rapid yet sustained energy — ideal in laddus for pre- or post-activity nourishment.

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Iron Rich

Dates are one of the best natural sources of iron — traditionally given to women for anaemia and recovery.

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Digestive Fibre

High in soluble and insoluble fibre — promoting digestive health and regularity.

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Antioxidant Dense

Rich in flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acid — protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Note: The above reflects traditional and general nutritional knowledge. Consult a healthcare professional for personal dietary advice.

Farm to Jar

Where It Comes From

🌴 Rajasthan — Indian Dates

We source our dates from the date-palm growing regions of Rajasthan — India's primary date-producing state. Rajasthani dates are harvested at full ripeness and sun-dried to concentrate their natural sugars and flavour. We select soft, plump varieties with naturally caramel-like flesh — ideal for using as a binding sweetener in our dry fruit laddu.

In Your Salteen Kitchen

Used In

Dates are the natural sweetener and binding agent in Salteen's Nourish Dry Fruit Ladoo — replacing refined sugar entirely and providing both flavour and nutrition.

Nourish Dry Fruit Ladoo Date Nut Mix Sugar-Free Sweets