Xinjiang Grey Jujube Dried Red Dates Hui Zao Whole Fruit Ready to Eat 500g for Tea Congee and Soup
$6.03
100 in stock
Description
Xinjiang Grey Jujube, known in TCM as Hui Zao (灰枣), is the dried whole fruit of Ziziphus jujuba. These plump red dates are thin skinned with small pits and thick, chewy flesh, dried in their natural whole form. In TCM theory, jujube is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood. Enjoy them as a ready to eat snack, steeped in water, simmered in congee, or added to soups.



Key Selling Points
- Premium Grade 1 grey jujube grown in Xinjiang with thick flesh and small pits
- Whole dried fruit of Ziziphus jujuba known in TCM as Hui Zao (灰枣)
- Washed and ready to eat straight from the bag with no further preparation
- Traditionally used in TCM as a sweet warming fruit associated with nourishing qi and blood
- Versatile 500g pack for snacking brewing congee and herbal soups



Quality & Sensory
These dates typically show a deep reddish brown skin with natural wrinkles and a firm yet chewy texture. The flesh is thick and sweet with a mild honeyed aroma, and when simmered or steeped they release a gentle sweetness into the liquid.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole jujube fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 灰枣 |
| Pinyin | Hui Zao |
| Botanical Name | Ziziphus jujuba |
| Plant Part | Whole fruit |
| Net Weight | 500 g |



Usage Scenarios
- Eat directly as a naturally sweet dried fruit snack
- Steep in hot water alone or with goji berries for a simple daily tea
- Simmer into rice congee or porridge for gentle sweetness
- Add to herbal soups and stews during slow cooking



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, red dates are a common kitchen and herbal ingredient, traditionally used in decoctions, congee, and nourishing soups, often paired with goji berries, longan, or ginger. They are a familiar addition to autumn and winter cooking and are traditionally associated with supporting qi and blood in daily dietary routines.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a 500g pack of Grade 1 dried grey jujube, the whole fruit of Ziziphus jujuba, grown in Xinjiang and sold as a ready to eat agricultural product.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, jujube is sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood. It is a staple ingredient in everyday herbal cooking rather than a medicine.
Q: How is it commonly used?
A: It can be eaten directly as a snack, steeped in hot water, simmered in congee, or added to soups and stews during cooking.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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