Dates taste like they've been soaked in a barrel of sugar, yet no other ingredients are listed on the package. ... Dates are naturally very high in sugar, and as they dry, the sugars become even more concentrated. These fruits definitely don't need any more sugar added!

How can you tell fake sweetened dates?

See if they attract ants

One of the basic ways to see whether dates have been sweetened is by placing them on an open counter at room temperature. If the dates attract ants, it means the dates are sweetened.

What are chopped dates coated with?

Natural Fancy Chopped Dates in Bulk with rice flour added. Dried Dates are naturally sticky therefore, Rice flour is added to avoid clumping and to enhance the flowability of the product. Rice flour complies with gluten free recipes.