Common questions

Is Soft Pitted Dates healthy?

Soft Pitted Dates scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists mainly of Deglet Nour Dates, which are a natural source of sugars and provide essential nutrients like fiber and potassium.

How processed is Soft Pitted Dates?

Soft Pitted Dates is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Soft Pitted Dates' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Partially Rehydrated Deglet Nour 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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Soft Pitted Dates

Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$14.99 · 16 oz · $0.94 / ounce

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Category Fruits

Summary

This product consists mainly of Deglet Nour Dates, which are a natural source of sugars and provide essential nutrients like fiber and potassium. However, the inclusion of potassium sorbate as a preservative indicates a level of processing that detracts from its overall healthiness. While the dates themselves are beneficial, the presence of a synthetic additive limits the product's score.

Key ingredients 2

Partially Rehydrated Deglet Nour Dates

Good

This ingredient is a natural fruit that provides essential nutrients and natural sweetness, making it a wholesome choice.

Potassium Sorbate

Bad

Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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