Organic date puree is the smoothest form we ship — a fine, homogeneous fruit puree designed for processes where paste is too stiff and syrup too thin. For manufacturers in the United States and Canada running dosing pumps, fillers and continuous lines, puree is usually the practical choice. This guide covers how it differs from paste, the specifications that matter, and bulk supply.
What Is Organic Date Puree?
Organic date puree is pitted organic dates reduced to a fine, uniform, flowable puree. Like our paste it is a single-ingredient product — nothing added, nothing extracted — but it is milled and refined further, to a finer particle size and a softer consistency.
The practical difference is flow. Paste is stiff and suits batch mixing. Puree pumps, doses and fills, which makes it the form that fits continuous production equipment.
- Homogeneous — no visible fruit pieces, consistent from drum to drum
- Pumpable — works with standard dosing and filling equipment
- Neutral-bodied — carries flavour without adding graininess
- Single ingredient — declares as "organic dates"
Paste or purée? If your process mixes in a batch bowl, paste is usually fine and more economical. If it pumps, doses or fills, specify purée — retrofitting a line to handle stiff paste costs more than the ingredient difference.
How It Is Made
- Organic fruit selection — certified lots only, segregated from conventional at intake.
- Pitting and inspection — stones removed, fruit checked for pit fragments.
- Fine milling and refining — the fruit is reduced past paste consistency to a homogeneous purée.
- Heat treatment — applied where the pack format requires it, for aseptic filling.
- Aseptic or bulk filling — bag-in-box, drums, pails or IBC.
No concentration, no added water, no additives. The sugars, fibre and minerals present are those of the fruit itself.
Organic Certification for North America
Organic date puree from Kartago is certified under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) — the standard required by US buyers and recognised in Canada under the US–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement, so a single certification serves both markets.
An organic transaction certificate accompanies every organic shipment. Organic fruit never shares a processing stream with conventional: segregation runs from harvest through pitting, milling, filling and storage.
For buyers holding their own organic handler certificate, we supply the complete documentation set your certifier will ask for at audit.
Specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | 100% organic dates |
| Appearance | Smooth, homogeneous brown purée |
| Texture | Fine, no visible fruit pieces |
| Viscosity | Pumpable; target to specification |
| Moisture | Controlled to agreed target |
| Pit fragments | Inspected, tolerance to specification |
| Pack formats | Aseptic bag-in-box, drums, pails, IBC |
| Shelf life | 12–18 months; aseptic formats longer |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, BRC, IFS Food, Halal, Kosher |
Applications in Food Manufacturing
- Baby and toddler food — smooth texture, single recognisable ingredient, no honey restriction
- Dairy and plant-based — yoghurt fruit preparations, dessert bases, ice-cream ripples
- Beverages and smoothies — disperses without grit
- Sauces, fillings and spreads — clean sweetness with body
- Bakery — where a pumpable sweetener suits the dosing equipment better than paste
- Nutrition and meal-replacement — sweetening without refined sugar on the deck
Need pricing on Organic Date Puree in bulk? Tell us your volume, specification and destination.
Request a QuotePurée Compared With the Other Forms
| Purée | Paste | Syrup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consistency | Smooth, flowable | Thick, stiff | Liquid |
| Pumps / doses | Yes | Difficult | Yes |
| Binds | Partly | Yes | Partly |
| Visible fruit | No | Slight, if coarse grind | No |
| Typical use | Baby food, dairy, fillings | Bars, doughs | Drinks, glazes |
If you need a pourable liquid rather than a body-building purée, see organic date syrup. If you need binding power, see organic date paste.
Packaging and Shipping to the USA and Canada
Organic Date Puree 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 Puree 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 Puree 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 Puree
What is the difference between date puree and date paste?
Both are pitted dates milled down with nothing added. Puree is refined further to a finer particle size and softer, flowable consistency, so it pumps, doses and fills on continuous equipment. Paste is stiffer, better at binding, and suits batch mixing. Choose by how your line handles the ingredient rather than by flavour, which is essentially the same.
Is organic date puree suitable for baby food?
It is widely used in baby and toddler products because it is a single recognisable ingredient with a smooth texture and, unlike honey, carries no infant botulism restriction. As with any infant application, your own product must still meet the relevant US FDA or Health Canada requirements and your own specification for that category.
Is your date puree 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. One certification covers both markets. Every organic shipment ships with an organic transaction certificate.
Does organic date puree contain added sugar or water?
No. It is pitted organic dates and nothing else - no added sugar, no added water, no preservative, no stabiliser. The sugars, fibre and minerals present are those of the fruit itself. The ingredient statement reads "organic dates".
What viscosity is organic date puree supplied at?
Viscosity is set to your specification within the pumpable range, because the right target depends on your dosing equipment and the matrix it feeds. Tell us the equipment and target at the quote stage and we will confirm what is achievable.
Is aseptic date puree available?
Yes. Aseptic bag-in-box is available for applications needing extended shelf life without refrigeration, alongside conventional drums, pails and IBC. Aseptic formats are the usual choice for dairy and beverage lines.
What is the shelf life of organic date puree?
Typically 12 to 18 months in standard pack formats, longer in aseptic packaging. Store cool and dry. Each production lot ships with a certificate of analysis giving the measured values for that specific batch.
Where can I buy organic date puree in bulk in the USA or Canada?
Kartago Dates produces organic date puree in Tunisia from its own plantations and ships directly to manufacturers across the United States and Canada, FCL or LCL. Request a quote with your volume, viscosity target and pack format for pricing within 24 business hours.
In short: Organic Date Puree 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.