Xinjiang Jujube Slices (Ziziphus jujuba) — Dried Red Date Food Herb, 500g

Xinjiang Jujube Slices (Ziziphus jujuba) are the dried, sliced fruit of the red date tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Zǎo (大枣) and honored as one of the most beloved food herbs in Chinese wellness culture. Grown in the sun-rich fields of Xinjiang and prized for its plump, honeyed fruit, Da Zao has been cherished for centuries as a sweet, warming, qi-nourishing herb used in teas, soups, congee, and daily tonics. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing fruit for supporting the Spleen and harmonizing the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-nourishing food herb
• Dried Xinjiang red date slices
• Ziziphus jujuba
• Naturally sweet, no added sugar
• Ready-to-use, no-wash convenience

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, soft leathery texture, and rich honeyed aroma. The slices are plump and slightly sticky to the touch, with a natural sheen that speaks to their sun-ripened origin. When brewed or simmered, they release a warm, caramel-like sweetness with notes of dried fruit and honey, lending a gentle, rounded flavor to teas and broths without any added sugar.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Baking and dessert recipes
• Seasonal tonic blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Zao is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily vitality and gentle nourishment. It is a classic ingredient in Chinese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, angelica, and ginger. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, longan, and rock sugar for a warm, comforting infusion. In traditional food therapy, it is often added to rice congee and herbal stews to bring sweetness and balance to the whole dish.

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