Canned Black Jujube Hei Zao 黑枣 500g Dried Taihang Mountain Dates Ready to Eat Snack

Black Jujube, known in TCM as Hei Zao (黑枣), is the dried fruit of Ziziphus jujuba, traditionally smoke-processed into dark, wrinkled dates. These large-grade Taihang Mountain dates are sold as a ready-to-eat dried fruit snack in a sealed can. In TCM theory, black jujube is traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and calming the spirit. Enjoy a few pieces daily as a snack or steeped in tea.

Key Selling Points

• Large-grade black jujube from the Taihang Mountain region, not Xinjiang
• Known in TCM as Hei Zao 黑枣, dried fruit of Ziziphus jujuba
• Ready-to-eat dried fruit snack, no cooking required
• Sealed can packaging with 500g per can, multiple can options available
• Traditionally associated in TCM with nourishing blood and calming the spirit

Quality & Sensory

These dates typically show a deep purplish-black, wrinkled skin with a soft, chewy, sticky-sweet flesh. The aroma is a mild caramelized date scent, and the taste is typically rich, honeyed, and slightly smoky with a tender bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eat directly as a ready-to-eat dried fruit snack
• Steep 2-3 dates in hot water as a sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups or congee for natural sweetness
• Pair with nuts and other dried fruits for a seasonal snack platter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, black jujube is traditionally used in nourishing decoctions and sweet soups, often paired with goji berries, longan, or red dates. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter tonics, added to congee or slow-cooked soups, and traditionally valued as a daily snack for supporting general wellness.

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