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Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g

Name: Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g
SKU: C1688-1015209770083
Price: 5.40 HKD
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Description

Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) are the dried ripe fruit of the jujube tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hóng Zǎo (红枣) and prized as one of the most beloved food herbs in Chinese wellness culture. Sourced from Ruoqiang in Xinjiang, these dates undergo a traditional three-steam, three-sun process before low-temperature drying, deepening their color, sweetness, and texture. Their nature is sweet and warm, making them a gentle, nourishing fruit traditionally used to support qi and blood, harmonize the stomach, and calm the spirit.

Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional three-steam, three-sun processing
Ruoqiang Xinjiang origin jujube
Sweet, warm food-herb (药食同源)
Ready to eat or brew in water
500g resealable pouch, new crop

Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each date is deep reddish-brown with a soft, slightly wrinkled skin and a dense, chewy flesh. The aroma is warm and honeyed, and the taste is richly sweet with a mild caramel note from the steaming and sun-drying process. When steeped in hot water, the dates release a golden-amber infusion with a smooth, mellow sweetness that lingers gently on the palate.

Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Fruit / Food Herb
Common Name	Hong Zao (Red Date / Jujube)
Botanical Name	Ziziphus jujuba
Origin	Ruoqiang, Xinjiang
Net Weight	500g
Processing	Three-Steam Three-Sun, Low-Temperature Dried

Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Ready-to-eat snack
Brewed as a daily red date tea
Added to soups and congee
Blended with astragalus or goji berry
Traditional herbal tonic formulas

Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, red dates are simmered into soups, congee, and sweet tonics to support daily nourishment and vitality. They are a classic companion to astragalus (Huang Qi) in qi-supporting decoctions, and are often paired with goji berry, longan, and angelica in blood-nourishing formulas. As a daily tea, they are brewed alone or with ginger and brown sugar for a warm, comforting infusion, especially during cooler seasons.

Three-Steam Three-Sun Dried Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) — Ruoqiang Jujube 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What does three-steam three-sun mean?

A: It is a traditional processing method in which the dates are steamed and then sun-dried three times in succession. This deepens their color, sweetness, and chewy texture while preserving their natural character.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of red dates?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, red dates are associated with supporting qi and blood, harmonizing the stomach, and calming the spirit. They are a common food herb used in daily soups, teas, and tonics.

Q: How do I use these red dates?

A: They can be eaten directly as a snack, steeped in hot water as a tea, or added to soups, congee, and herbal decoctions. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.