Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Whole dates reduced to pourable sweetness — closer to a fruit concentrate than a refined syrup; kharjura's building nature intact.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Choose pure pressed-date syrup without added sugar; a building sweetener in the kharjura line.
Classical Provenance: Middle Eastern tradition; kharjura lineage.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- over porridge and pancakes
- in warm milk
- tahini-date syrup (Middle Eastern classic)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: diabetes
- Contraindication: kapha excess
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Date syrup
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (20g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 tbsp) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 151 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 22.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Calcium | 28.8 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.56 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.6 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 163.0 mg | 32.6 mg |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.58 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium | 20.2 µg | 4.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.1 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.48 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.27 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 122.00 mg | 24.40 mg |
