MUDGEERABA SPICES: Indian Date & Almond Chutney Mild – 330g

The one that started the addiction

This is Mudgeeraba's most-loved jar and the undisputed superstar of the cheese board. Sticky Aussie dates do the heavy lifting — 34% of the jar — folded through apple cider vinegar, raisins and a warm hum of black cardamom, cinnamon and clove, with slivers of almond for a little crunch and richness. It's sweet, deep and grown-up, the kind of chutney people quietly go back to the fridge for.

Flavour profile

Rich date-toffee sweetness up front, mellow spice through the middle, a clean vinegar lift on the finish. There's warmth from the spice bill but no chilli heat to speak of — this one's built for flavour, not fire.

Ways to enjoy it

• The hero of any cheese platter — brilliant with aged cheddar, brie or a sharp blue.
• Alongside cold cuts, ham and leftover roast meats.
• A spoonful on the side of a curry to round out the spice.
• On steaks and grilled sausages, or as a hors d'oeuvre: savoury biscuit, a dollop of sour cream, a teaspoon of chutney.

In the jar

330g of small-batch chutney made the old-fashioned way at The Windmill — real fruit, no added preservatives or fillers.

Ingredients & dietary

Ingredients: Dates (34%), Water, Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Almonds (2%), Raisins, Ginger Powder, Sea Salt, Black Cardamom Seed, Cinnamon, Chilli Powder, Cloves.

Dietary: Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian. Contains almond (tree nut). Always check the physical label if you have an allergy.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Sticky date, warm cardamom and a little almond crunch — this jar reads like toffee that went to finishing school. Season a porterhouse with Butchers Axe Bullseye Beef Rub, sear it hard, rest it, then slice and spoon the chutney over the fat cap. A splash of BBQ Mafia The Don Steak Sauce on the board ties it together. Steak night, quietly upgraded.

FAQ

Is it really gluten free and vegan?
Yes — the recipe is gluten free, vegan and vegetarian. It does contain almond, so it's not nut-free.

Does it need refrigerating?
No. Store it in the pantry and serve with a clean, dry spoon — never refrigerate. Keep contamination out and it'll stay perfect.

What makes it different to a supermarket chutney?
It's made in small batches on the Gold Coast from real fruit, with no added preservatives or fillers — date-led and properly spiced rather than sugar-and-water.