Dried Jujube Da Zao 500g Chinese Red Dates Whole Fruit Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient
$5.49 – $9.44Price range: $5.49 through $9.44
Description
Dried Jujube Fruit, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), from Ziziphus jujuba, is the whole dried fruit of the jujube tree. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These naturally sun-dried red dates are ready to use after rinsing and are commonly added to teas, soups, and congee as a traditional wellness ingredient.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Chinese red dates identified as Da Zao in traditional Chinese medicine
- Botanical source is Ziziphus jujuba fruit, naturally sun-dried without further processing
- Traditionally valued in TCM as a sweet warming fruit associated with spleen and stomach support
- Ready-to-use dried fruit suitable for brewing tea, simmering soups, and cooking congee
- Sold as a 500g pack of dried edible fruit for daily herbal and culinary use


Quality & Sensory
These dried jujubes typically show a deep reddish-brown wrinkled skin with firm, slightly chewy flesh. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and when simmered or steeped they typically release a naturally sweet, mellow date-like flavor.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried edible fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 大枣 |
| Pinyin | Da Zao |
| Botanical Name | Ziziphus jujuba |
| Plant Part | Whole fruit |
| Processing | Naturally sun-dried |


Usage Scenarios
- Steep whole or pitted dates in hot water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
- Simmer with soups and broths to add traditional sweetness
- Cook into rice congee or porridge alongside grains and other herbs
- Add to desserts, stews, and seasonal dishes for culinary use


Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, Da Zao is a common household ingredient often paired with herbs such as goji berries, longan, ginger, or angelica root in decoctions and sweet soups. It is traditionally added to nourishing congee, four-herb and eight-herb style soup blends, and warming winter teas, and is a familiar ingredient in daily wellness cooking throughout the year.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is a 500g pack of whole dried jujube fruit, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), from the Ziziphus jujuba tree.
Q: What is it traditionally valued for?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet and warming and is traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and stomach. It has long been used as a gentle daily food herb.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Rinse before use, then steep in hot water for tea or simmer in soups, congee, and desserts until the fruit softens and releases its sweetness.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 100 grams, 250g, 500 grams, 1000 grams |
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