Red Jujube Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Xinjiang Ruoqiang Grey Dates, Dried Food Herb
Price range: $4.41 through $5.50
Description
Red Jujube Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) are the dried, pitted fruits of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hóng Zǎo (红枣), also called Dà Zǎo (大枣). Grown in the Ruoqiang region of Xinjiang, these grey jujubes have been prized for centuries as a sweet, blood-nourishing, and spirit-calming fruit, used in soups, congee, teas, and longevity tonics. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a gentle yet profoundly nourishing herb for supporting qi and blood, harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen, and soothing the spirit.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional qi- and blood-nourishing food herb
- Xinjiang Ruoqiang grey jujube origin
- Pitted, large-grade dried dates
- Ziziphus jujuba, food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
- Suitable for tea, soup, congee, and daily tonics
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, wrinkled yet supple texture, and rich, honeyed aroma. The pitted flesh is thick and chewy, with a naturally sweet, mellow flavor. When simmered or brewed, the dates soften and release a warm, caramel-like sweetness that deepens broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit / Food Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hong Zao (Red Jujube) |
| Botanical Name | Ziziphus jujuba |
| Origin | Ruoqiang, Xinjiang, China |
| Form | Dried, Pitted, Large Grade |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Daily wellness tonics
- Baking and snack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Hong Zao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and vitality. It is a common ingredient in blood-nourishing soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, angelica root, and longan. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with ginger and brown sugar for a warm, sweet infusion, and it is often added to medicinal food soups for its harmonizing sweetness.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What are Red Jujube Dates?
A: Red Jujube Dates are the dried fruits of Ziziphus jujuba, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Hong Zao or Da Zao. They are a traditional food herb used in soups, teas, and tonics.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Red Jujube Dates?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Hong Zao is associated with nourishing qi and blood, harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen, and calming the spirit. It is often used in soups and teas for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Red Jujube Dates?
A: Rinse the dates and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. They can also be added to congee or eaten directly as a snack. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Selected bulk large red dates 0 5kg piece, Select bulk red dates 0 5kg piece, Medicinal red dates 0 5kg piece, Two petal seedless jujube 0 5kg piece, Small pitted red dates 0 5kg piece, Large pitted red dates 0 5kg piece |
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