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From 3 AM news desks to a better caramel
Grace FinermanFounder, Date Smarter!
Date Smarter!
Taste the smarter way to indulge, without compromise.
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- No refined sugar
- Woman-owned
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Picked by Jenny & the LMGF teamDate Smarter! at a glance
Date Smarter makes chocolate covered date caramels that are gluten free, vegan, dairy free and sweetened with organic dates instead of refined sugar. Founded in New York by TV news anchor Grace Finerman.
- Founded by
- Grace Finerman
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Known for
- Chocolate covered date caramels
- Key ingredients
- Organic dates, no cane sugar or corn syrup
- Flavors
- Original, Peppermint, Peanut Butter
- Pack size
- 6 pouches, 36 pieces, $48
Our take
“We love finding a candy that reads like candy, and Date Smarter's date caramels do exactly that: soft, chocolate covered and sweet in a way that comes from fruit rather than sugar.”
The LMGF team
5.0 of 5
Why we love it
Sweetened with dates
Date powder brings the caramel flavor. No cane sugar, no corn syrup.
Nearly all organic
Organic dates, cacao, cocoa butter and coconut oil.
Vegan and dairy free
Every flavor is made without dairy and is gluten free.
Peanut-free options
Original and Peppermint are made without peanuts.
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What's inside
Real ingredients
Organic dates, no cane sugar or corn syrup
Gluten-freeVeganDairy-freeNo refined sugar
Always check the package if you have a severe allergy.
Date Smarter! FAQ
Straight answers to what our community asks most.
Are Date Smarter caramels gluten free?
Yes. Our chocolate covered date caramels are gluten free, and they are also vegan, dairy free and refined sugar free. They are sweetened with date powder rather than cane sugar or corn syrup.
How do they taste sweet without refined sugar?
We use date powder. Dates are low glycemic, so there is no sugar crash, and they bring antioxidants, fiber and potassium along with the sweetness. That is where the caramel flavor comes from, with no cane sugar and no corn syrup.
What allergens should I know about?
Our Peanut Butter caramels are made with organic peanuts and peanut flour, so they contain peanuts. Our Original and Peppermint caramels are made without peanuts. All three are vegan and made without dairy.
What is actually in them?
Organic dates, organic cacao beans, organic cocoa butter, tapioca fiber syrup, inulin, organic coconut oil, organic coconut sugar, sunflower lecithin, salt and vanilla extract. The Peppermint adds organic cocoa powder and natural peppermint flavor, and the Peanut Butter adds organic peanuts and peanut flour. Nearly every ingredient is organic.
What comes in a pack?
Each pouch holds six chocolates, and every order on our site is a six pouch bulk pack, so that is 36 pieces. Pick a single flavor, or a variety pack that mixes two or three of them.
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