Dried Red Dates Hong Zao 1000g Xinjiang Jujube for Soup Tea and Congee
Price range: $5.78 through $7.44
Description
Dried Red Dates, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣) or Da Zao (大枣), are the dried fruits of Ziziphus jujuba. Sourced from Xinjiang and sun-dried whole, these plump dates are traditionally considered sweet and warming in TCM and associated with nourishing the middle and supporting vitality. Enjoy them in soups, teas, and congee as part of a balanced diet.
Key Selling Points
- Whole dried jujube fruits from Xinjiang, sun-dried with no further processing
- Known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣), the fruit of Ziziphus jujuba
- Traditionally used in Chinese soups, herbal teas, and congee for its sweet flavor
- Generous 1000g resealable-style bag suitable for regular household use
- Versatile pantry staple for cooking, brewing, and seasonal food preparation
Quality & Sensory
These dried red dates typically show a deep reddish-brown wrinkled skin with firm, chewy flesh. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and when simmered or steeped they release a naturally sweet, mellow taste with soft date notes.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 红枣 |
| Pinyin | Hong Zao |
| Botanical Name | Ziziphus jujuba |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 1000g |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer in soups with goji berries and other ingredients
- Steep whole or pitted dates in hot water as a caffeine-free fruit tea
- Add to rice congee or porridge for natural sweetness
- Use in desserts, stews, and traditional festive dishes
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, red dates are traditionally associated with tonifying qi and nourishing blood, and they appear in many classic formulas and household recipes. They are commonly paired with goji berries, longan, ginger, or angelica root in decoctions and sweet soups, and are a familiar addition to winter congee and postpartum or convalescent dishes in Chinese food tradition.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is a 1000g bag of whole dried red dates (Hong Zao, 红枣), the sun-dried fruit of Ziziphus jujuba grown in Xinjiang, China.
Q: What are the traditional characteristics of red dates?
A: In TCM theory, red dates are considered sweet and warming and are traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood. They are a common ingredient in both herbal formulas and everyday cooking.
Q: How are red dates commonly used?
A: They are typically simmered in soups and congee or steeped in hot water to make a naturally sweet fruit tea. Many people pit them before use or slice them for faster infusion.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 250 grams per bag, 500 grams bag, 1000 grams bag |
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