A date square is a desert or a coffee cake variety made of cooked dates and with an oatmeal crumb topping. in western Canada It is known as Matrimonial Cake. We can often find it in coffee shops as a sweet snack food. We can find nuts and crumb topping in its layer base. Candied peel can added to the date stuffing for a different texture. Its nutrition is also good for health. Because of its well taste, it is very known and famous desert.
Dates are famous food in many countries and they are used to make salads, dishes and curries. The people of North America commonly use date to make sweet dishes. The ratio of sugar is high in dates so converting them into sugar is very easy. In order to make date sugar, sliced dates are placed on baking sheet. The temperature should be 450° for 10 to 15 minutes till the mixture gets dry and solid. Later, grind it to make sugar.
Date Squares Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 1 square
Weight 61g
Energy 226kcal
Energy 944kj
Protein 3 g
Carbohydrate 37g
Total Sugar N/Ag
Total Dietary Fiber 2.3g
Total Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Calcium 21mg
Iron 2.0mg
Sodium 241mg
Potassium 154mg
Magnesium 23mg
Phosphorus 61mg
Thiamin 0.2mg
Riboflavin 0.08 mg
Niacin 1.7NE
Folate 31DFE