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Is Sainsbury's Dried Dates healthy?

Sainsbury's Dried Dates scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists primarily of dried dates, which are a natural source of sugars and fiber.

How processed is Sainsbury's Dried Dates?

Sainsbury's Dried Dates is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sainsbury's Dried Dates' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Partially Rehydrated Dried Dates counts in its favor; Potassium Sorbate is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sainsbury's Dried Dates

Name: Sainsbury's Dried Dates
Brand: Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by J Sainsbury plc

Category Fruits

Summary

This product consists primarily of dried dates, which are a natural source of sugars and fiber. However, the presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative introduces a level of processing that slightly detracts from its overall healthiness. While the additive is generally considered safe, it is a synthetic ingredient that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals, impacting the product's score.

Key ingredients 2

Partially Rehydrated Dried Dates

Good

This ingredient is naturally sweet and provides dietary fiber, making it a nutritious choice for energy and digestion.

Potassium Sorbate

Bad

Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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