Dried Grey Jujube Hui Zao 新疆灰枣 Whole Fruit 500g for Cooking and Herbal Tea

Dried Grey Jujube, known in TCM as Hui Zao (灰枣), is the whole dried fruit of Ziziphus jujuba, a date cultivar grown in Xinjiang. In TCM theory, jujube is traditionally associated with sweet flavor and warm nature and is commonly used in food therapy. These whole fruits are sold as raw edible produce for cooking, congee, soups, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried grey jujube fruit from Xinjiang, China
• Known in TCM as Hui Zao (灰枣), a traditional food-therapy ingredient
• Sold in original whole-fruit form with no further processing
• Commonly added to soups, congee, and herbal teas
• Supplied in a resealable 500g bag for kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

Grey jujubes typically have wrinkled reddish-brown skin with firm, chewy golden flesh and a sweet, honey-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a mellow, naturally sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups and stews with other ingredients
• Add to congee or porridge for natural sweetness
• Steep in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Use in desserts and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, jujube is traditionally used in food therapy and is a familiar ingredient in household soups, congee, and decoctions, often paired with goji berries, longan, or ginger. It is a common addition to autumn and winter nourishing dishes and everyday wellness teas.

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