Xinjiang Hotan Jujube Dried Red Dates 500g Bulk Snack Herbal Food Grade

Dried Hotan Jujube, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), from Ziziphus jujuba, the ripe fruit of the jujube tree grown in Xinjiang. These plump red dates are a classic food-and-medicine ingredient, traditionally regarded in TCM as sweet and warm and associated with nourishing the middle. Enjoy them as a wholesome snack or in everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Large Hotan jujubes from Xinjiang, a prized jujube-growing region
• Known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), the fruit of Ziziphus jujuba
• Food-and-medicine ingredient suitable for snacking and cooking
• Generous 500g bulk pack, ideal for regular household use
• Naturally sweet chewy texture with no added ingredients

Quality & Sensory

These dates typically show a deep reddish-brown wrinkled skin with firm yet chewy flesh. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and the taste is naturally rich and honey-like when eaten fresh from the pack or simmered in dishes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eat directly as a naturally sweet snack
• Simmer in soups and congee for gentle sweetness
• Steep in hot water with goji berries for a simple date tea
• Add to baked goods, porridge, and desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Da Zao is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with herbs such as goji berry and longan or added to soups and congee. It is a common ingredient in winter tonics, eight-treasure porridge, and household sweet soups, valued for its sweet flavor and nourishing character in traditional practice.

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