Organic date powder and sugar are the dry forms of the same fruit: whole organic dates, dried and milled. The difference between them is granulation, not composition. This is the sourcing guide — granulations, flow properties, applications and bulk supply to the United States and Canada. If you are comparing date sugar against cane and brown sugar for a reformulation, our date sugar substitution guide covers that side in detail.
Powder or Sugar? One Ingredient, Two Granulations
Both products are whole organic dates, dried and milled. Nothing is extracted, refined or added. What separates them is how finely they are ground:
| Organic date sugar | Organic date powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Granulation | Coarser, granulated | Fine mill |
| Looks like | Brown sugar | Flour-like powder |
| Typical use | Sugar replacement, toppings, bakery | Dry blends, premixes, supplements |
| Blends into dry mixes | Adequately | Very well |
Because both are fruit rather than crystalline sucrose, they behave differently from cane sugar in one important way, covered next.
The one thing to plan around: neither form dissolves. They are milled fruit fibre, not sugar crystals, so they will not disappear into a liquid. In dry blends, baked goods and toppings this is irrelevant. In a clear beverage it is a problem — use date syrup there.
How It Is Made
- Organic fruit selection — certified lots only, segregated from conventional at intake.
- Pitting. Stones removed, fruit inspected.
- Drying. Moisture reduced to the level needed for stable milling and free flow.
- Milling and sieving. Ground and classified to the agreed granulation — coarse sugar grade through to fine powder.
- Packing. Multi-wall bags, big bags or retail pouches, moisture-barrier lined.
The process is purely mechanical. No solvent, no bleaching, no anti-caking agent unless you specifically request one.
Organic Certification for the US and Canadian Markets
Our organic date powder and sugar is certified under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). That is the certification US buyers require, and Canadian buyers can rely on it under the US–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement — one certificate serves both markets.
An organic transaction certificate ships with every organic consignment. Organic and conventional fruit are segregated from harvest through drying, milling, sieving, packing and storage, so there is no shared-line exposure.
Supplement and nutrition manufacturers, who face the tightest documentation requirements, receive the full pack: NOP certificate, transaction certificate, specification sheet, allergen statement and per-lot certificate of analysis.
Specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | 100% organic dates |
| Granulation | Coarse (sugar grade) to fine powder, to specification |
| Colour | Light to deep caramel brown |
| Moisture | Controlled for free flow and stability |
| Solubility | Does not dissolve — disperses as fruit fibre |
| Anti-caking agent | None as standard; available on request |
| Pack formats | 10 and 25 kg multi-wall bags, big bags, retail pouches |
| Shelf life | 24 months, cool and dry |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, BRC, IFS Food, Halal, Kosher |
Handling notes
- Hygroscopic — keep sealed; humidity causes clumping (reversible, not spoilage)
- Does not melt or caramelise like sucrose; unsuitable for hard candy and caramel
- Browns readily in bakery — contributes Maillard colour
- Specify mesh size if your blend has a tight particle-size distribution
Applications in Food Manufacturing
- Bakery — cookies, muffins, brownies, crumbles; browns well and adds toffee depth
- Dry blends and premixes — pancake, baking and beverage premixes where a dry sweetener is required
- Nutrition and supplements — protein blends, meal replacements, greens powders; the fine mill disperses cleanly
- Cereals and granola — clusters, coatings and toppings
- Seasonings and rubs — barbecue and spice blends needing unrefined sweetness
- Retail sugar replacement — packed as an own-brand unrefined sweetener
Need pricing on Organic Date Powder and Sugar in bulk? Tell us your volume, specification and destination.
Request a QuoteWhere the Dry Forms Fit
| Ingredient | Form | Dissolves | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date powder / sugar | Dry | No | Dry blends, bakery, supplements, toppings |
| Date syrup | Liquid | Yes | Drinks, sauces, glazes, dairy |
| Date paste | Thick paste | Disperses | Bars, fillings, binding |
| Diced dates | Pieces | No | Visible inclusions |
For the nutritional comparison against white and brown sugar, and the baking substitution ratios, see our dedicated guide to organic date sugar as a sugar replacement.
Packaging and Shipping to the USA and Canada
Organic Date Powder and Sugar ships from Tunisia direct to your plant or warehouse, FCL or LCL, with no broker in between.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bulk formats | To suit your line — see the specification table above |
| Pallets | Standard and euro, shrink-wrapped and corner-protected |
| Container | FCL and LCL to US and Canadian ports, East and West coast |
| Incoterms | FOB, CIF or DDP as agreed |
| US import | FDA registered facility, FSVP documentation, prior notice filed |
| Canadian import | Documentation supporting your SFCR licence and preventive control plan |
| Private label | Artwork, barcodes and retail-ready cases to your spec |
The full range of formats across our ingredients line is on the packaging page.
Certifications and Documentation
Every lot of Organic Date Powder and Sugar ships with the paperwork your quality and compliance teams need — as standard, not on request.
- Certificate of analysis per production lot: moisture, water activity, microbiological results, heavy metals on request
- USDA Organic certificate plus a transaction certificate on every organic consignment
- BRC and IFS Food certification at the processing plant, audited annually
- Halal and Kosher certificates issued per shipment
- Specification sheet and allergen statement for your own labelling and HACCP file
- Full lot traceability back to the plantation
The detail behind each of these is on our quality and certifications page.
How to Order Organic Date Powder and Sugar in Bulk
Send us four things and we will come back with a firm quote within 24 business hours:
- Volume — per shipment and, if known, annual
- Specification — the parameters listed above that matter to your process
- Pack format — how your line is fed
- Destination and timing — US or Canadian port or door, and your target in-stock date
We grow the fruit on our own plantations in the Tunisian Djerid and process it in our own BRC-certified plant, which is why we can hold a specification consistently lot to lot. Browse the full date ingredients range, see the whole dates we ship, read about who we are, or start from the homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Date Powder and Sugar
What is the difference between organic date powder and organic date sugar?
They are the same ingredient at different granulations: whole dried organic dates, milled. Date sugar is the coarser granulated grade used as a sugar replacement in baking and toppings. Date powder is a finer mill used in dry blends, premixes and supplement formulations where it needs to disperse evenly.
Does organic date powder dissolve in liquid?
No. Both the powder and the sugar grade are milled fruit fibre rather than crystalline sucrose, so they disperse but do not dissolve, and will settle in a clear liquid. This is irrelevant in dry blends, bakery and toppings. For beverages or anything clear, organic date syrup is the correct form.
Is your date powder certified organic for the USA and Canada?
Yes, certified under the USDA National Organic Program, which US buyers require and which Canada recognises under the US-Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement, so one certificate serves both markets. Every organic consignment ships with an organic transaction certificate.
What granulation or mesh size is available?
From a coarse sugar grade down to a fine powder, classified to your specification. If your blend has a tight particle-size distribution, specify the target mesh at the quote stage and we will confirm what we can hold consistently lot to lot.
Does organic date powder contain anti-caking agents?
Not as standard - the product is 100% organic dates and nothing else. Because it is hygroscopic it can clump in humid conditions, which is reversible and not spoilage. If your process requires a free-flow agent we can discuss compliant options, but most customers prefer the single-ingredient declaration.
Can organic date sugar be used to make caramel?
No. Caramelisation requires sucrose crystals that melt into a liquid, and date sugar contains fruit fibre that scorches rather than melting smoothly. For caramel, toffee and hard-candy applications date syrup is the workable date-based option, though it behaves differently from a sugar caramel and needs bench trials.
What pack formats and shelf life apply?
10 and 25 kg multi-wall moisture-barrier bags, big bags for high volume, and retail pouches for own-brand packing. Shelf life is around 24 months stored cool and dry in sealed packaging.
Where can I buy organic date powder and sugar in bulk in the USA or Canada?
Kartago Dates mills organic date powder and sugar in Tunisia from its own plantations and ships directly to manufacturers, blenders and supplement producers across the United States and Canada, FCL or LCL. Request a quote with your volume, granulation and pack format for pricing within 24 business hours.
In short: Organic Date Powder and Sugar is produced in Tunisia from our own organic plantations, certified USDA Organic, BRC, Halal and Kosher, and shipped direct to manufacturers across the USA and Canada with a certificate of analysis on every lot. See it alongside the rest of the line on the date ingredients page.