Xinjiang Hotan Jujube Dried Red Dates 500g Whole Ready to Eat for Snacking Tea and Soup

Xinjiang Hotan Dried Red Dates, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), from Ziziphus jujuba. These whole dried jujube fruits are sun-dried and pre-washed for convenient eating. In TCM theory, Da Zao is sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack, steeped in water or tea, or added to soups and congee. Store frozen to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hotan jujubes from Xinjiang, prized for thick flesh and naturally sweet flavor
• Whole dried red dates, pre-washed and ready to eat straight from the bag
• Known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), a classic daily wellness fruit
• Versatile for snacking, brewing tea, simmering soups, or cooking congee
• Sun-dried whole fruit with a 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

These jujubes typically show a deep reddish-brown wrinkled skin with thick, chewy flesh. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and the taste is naturally rich and honey-like when eaten fresh from the bag or simmered.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eat directly as a naturally sweet snack
• Steep whole dates in hot water or tea
• Simmer in soups and herbal decoctions
• Add to congee, porridge, or baked goods

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Zao is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with herbs such as goji berries, longan, and ginger. It is a common ingredient in nourishing soups, eight-treasure congee, and winter tonics. Families traditionally add red dates to teas and desserts, especially during colder seasons.

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