Ningxia Yellow River Beach Jujube Dried Red Dates Ready to Eat 500g

Dried Ningxia Yellow River Beach Jujube, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣), from Ziziphus jujuba. These ready-to-eat dried red dates are a traditional Chinese herbal fruit valued in TCM for their sweet, warming nature and Spleen and Stomach channel entry. Traditionally used to support digestive wellness and vitality, they are enjoyed as a daily snack or added to teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Dried red dates from Ningxia Yellow River Beach, a well-known jujube growing region
• Ready-to-eat dried fruit with a naturally sweet flavor
• Traditional TCM herb associated with the Spleen and Stomach channels
• Versatile for snacking, teas, soups, and congee
• 500g bagged pack with 9-month shelf life at room temperature

Quality & Sensory

These dried jujubes typically show a deep reddish-brown color with a wrinkled, leathery skin and a soft, chewy texture. They have a mild sweet aroma and a naturally sweet, slightly smoky taste. When simmered in tea or soup, they soften and impart a gentle sweetness to the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eaten directly as a ready-to-eat snack
• Simmered in herbal teas or decoctions
• Added to soups and stews for natural sweetness
• Cooked in congee or rice porridge
• Used in traditional sweet soups and desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hong Zao is traditionally used to support the Spleen and Stomach and to nourish Qi and Blood. It is commonly simmered in decoctions with herbs such as Huang Qi or Dang Shen, added to congee, or brewed as a simple daily tea. Folk practice often pairs it with ginger or longan in warming soups.

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