Dried Red Date Slices Hong Zao Pitted Jujube Chips 500g for Tea Soup and Cooking

Dried Red Date Slices, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣), from Ziziphus jujuba, are pitted slices of dried jujube fruit. In TCM theory, red dates are sweet and warm and are traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood. These ready-to-use slices are convenient for teas, soups, congee, and baking, offering a naturally sweet, fruity flavor for everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted dried jujube slices ready to use without deseeding
• Made from Ziziphus jujuba fruit, traditionally called Hong Zao in TCM
• Dried and sliced for convenient use in teas, soups, and congee
• Naturally sweet and fruity, a classic ingredient in Chinese kitchens
• 500g resealable-style pack suitable for regular household use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a deep reddish-brown color with a firm yet chewy texture. They carry a mild caramel-like aroma, and when simmered or steeped they release a naturally sweet, fruity taste with soft, tender flesh.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and tonics with goji berries or longan
• Add to congee, porridge, or rice dishes
• Use in baking, desserts, and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, red dates are a staple kitchen herb, traditionally used in qi- and blood-nourishing soups and teas. They are commonly paired with goji berries, longan, ginger, or angelica root in decoctions, added to eight-treasure congee, or simmered in winter tonics. Sliced form makes them easy to measure and steep directly.

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