Dried Red Dates Xinjiang Ruoqiang Grey Jujube Seedless 500g Chinese Herbal Food

Dried Red Dates, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣) or Da Zao (大枣), from Ziziphus jujuba, are sweet dried jujube fruits from Xinjiang Ruoqiang. In TCM theory they are considered warm and sweet, entering the Spleen and Stomach channels, and are traditionally used to support qi and blood. These seedless large dates are a food-grade agricultural product for daily teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣) or Da Zao (大枣), from Ziziphus jujuba
• Sourced from Ruoqiang, Xinjiang, a well-known jujube-growing region
• Seedless large grade dates sold as a 500g food-grade agricultural product
• Traditionally associated with the Spleen and Stomach channels in TCM theory
• Versatile for teas, soups, congee, and everyday culinary use

Quality & Sensory

These dried jujubes typically show a deep reddish-brown skin with a wrinkled, leathery texture and firm, dense flesh. They have a mild sweet aroma and a naturally sweet, mellow taste that softens when simmered in tea, soup, or congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal tea or decoction
• Added to soups and stews
• Cooked into congee or rice dishes
• Used as a sweet culinary ingredient in baked goods
• Enjoyed as a daily snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Da Zao (大枣) is traditionally simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or cooked into congee. It is often paired with ginger, licorice, or other herbs to harmonize formulas and support digestive warmth. It is also used in seasonal sweet soups and daily nourishing teas.

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