Say hello to your new favorite sweetner! Date paste This date paste is made from golden Deglet Noor dates. Date paste is manufactured with pitted dates. The dates are macerated, ground, then extruded to make a smoother date paste texture. This particular date paste is sweet smelling with a rich deep caramel date flavor. Date paste is a popular alternative to honey and refined sugar. A popular purchase for restaurants and health food manufacturers. Date paste can be used for smoothies, energy bars or cubes, baking, savory dishes, pie or tart filling, oatmeal, toast spread. It's even used as a baby food sweetener.