Ruoqiang Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea Xinjiang Specialty
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Ruoqiang Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea Xinjiang Specialty

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Description

Ruoqiang Red Dates, known in Chinese as Hong Zao (红枣) or Da Zao (大枣), are the dried fruits of Ziziphus jujuba. These whole dried jujubes come from Ruoqiang county in Xinjiang, a region traditionally prized for sweet, plump dates. In TCM theory, Da Zao is considered sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Enjoy them in soups, congee, or herbal teas as part of a balanced diet.

Ruoqiang Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea Xinjiang Specialty overview

Key Selling Points

  • Ruoqiang jujubes from Xinjiang, a region known for sweet dried red dates
  • Whole dried fruits of Ziziphus jujuba, the classic TCM herb Da Zao
  • Traditionally used in Chinese kitchens for soups, congee, and teas
  • Nitrogen-flush packed in a 500g bag to help preserve freshness
  • Versatile pantry staple for everyday cooking and seasonal food use
Ruoqiang Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea Xinjiang Specialty key features

Quality & Sensory

Ruoqiang red dates typically have deep reddish-brown wrinkled skins with firm yet chewy flesh. They carry a naturally sweet aroma, and when simmered or steeped they release a mellow, honey-like sweetness into soups, congee, and tea.

Ruoqiang Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea Xinjiang Specialty quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried red dates (jujube fruit)
Chinese Name 红枣 / 大枣
Pinyin Hong Zao / Da Zao
Botanical Name Ziziphus jujuba
Plant Part Fruit
Net Weight 500g
Ruoqiang Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea Xinjiang Specialty specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in soups with goji berries, lotus seeds, or other soup herbs
  • Add to rice congee for natural sweetness
  • Steep in hot water as a simple jujube tea
  • Use in baking, desserts, and seasonal festival dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Zao is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui, Huang Qi, or Long Yan Rou in nourishing soups. It is a common ingredient in congee and four-herb style preparations and is widely enjoyed in autumn and winter cooking for its sweet flavor and traditional association with supporting vitality.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is a 500g bag of whole dried red dates (jujube fruit, Hong Zao / Da Zao) from Ruoqiang, Xinjiang, sold as an edible agricultural product.

Q: What are the traditional characteristics of red dates?

A: In TCM theory, Da Zao is sweet and warm and traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. It has long been used in soups, congee, and teas.

Q: How are red dates commonly prepared?

A: They are commonly simmered in soups and congee, steeped in hot water for tea, or pitted and eaten as a sweet snack.

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Packaging specifications

500g red dates, Red dates 1000g

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