In the case of date products, they are not only being used as an alternative to added sugars, they are also increasing in use as an ingredient in their own right. (belovedates.com)
In the 1920's peanut butter began to be listed as an ingredient in recipes, and sugar and molasses were added to it for sweetness. (cookandbemerry.com)
Coconut oil can be used as an overall moisturizer as well as an ingredient in homemade toothpaste. (simplepurebeauty.com)