Dried Red Date Slices Zao Gan Herbal Tea Sweet Jujube Chips 500g

Dried Red Date Slices, known in TCM as Zao Gan (枣干), are prepared from the fruit of Ziziphus jujuba, commonly called Hong Zao (红枣). These seedless slices are a traditional food-herb valued in Chinese kitchens and herbal practice. In TCM theory, jujube fruit is considered sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with nourishing the middle. Enjoy steeped as tea, simmered in soups, or added to congee and desserts.

Key Selling Points

• Dried jujube fruit slices sold as an edible agricultural product
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba, a classic Chinese food-herb
• Traditionally associated with nourishing the middle and supporting daily wellness in TCM
• Convenient sliced form for tea, soup, congee, and baking
• 500g bulk-friendly pack with a shelf life of over 12 months

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a deep reddish-brown color with a wrinkled, chewy-dry texture and a sweet, fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically release a mellow, naturally sweet date flavor with soft cooked flesh.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, jujube fruit is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with goji berry, longan, ginger, or licorice root. It is a common ingredient in nourishing soups, eight-treasure congee, and winter warming teas, and is traditionally associated with supporting qi and blood in classical formulas.

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