Dried Jujube Slices 500g Pitted Zao Pian Xinjiang Ruoqiang Grey Jujube for Tea Soup and Snacking

Dried Jujube Slices, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣) or Zao Pian (枣片), from Ziziphus jujuba. These pitted slices are cut from mature red jujube fruits grown in Ruoqiang, Xinjiang, and gently dried for convenient use. In TCM theory, jujube is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and harmonizing herbal formulas. Enjoy as a tea ingredient, soup addition, or wholesome snack.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted dried jujube slices cut from whole red dates for easy brewing and cooking
• Sourced from Ruoqiang, Xinjiang, a region known for sweet grey jujubes
• Known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), traditionally used to nourish qi and calm the spirit
• Ready-to-use slices save preparation time compared with whole dates
• Versatile for herbal teas, soups, congee, baking, and everyday snacking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a deep reddish-brown color with a wrinkled, leathery texture and a naturally sweet caramel-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically release a mellow, honeyed sweetness into teas, soups, and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water or herbal tea blends for a naturally sweet drink
• Simmer in soups and congee alongside grains and other botanicals
• Add to baked goods, porridge, or trail mixes as a wholesome snack
• Use in seasonal tonics and family dessert soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Zao is traditionally used to tonify middle qi, nourish blood, and moderate the properties of other herbs in decoctions. Sliced jujube is commonly paired with goji berries, longan, ginger, or astragalus in daily teas and soups. It is also a familiar ingredient in winter tonics, eight-treasure congee, and festive dessert soups.

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