Dried Red Date Slices Hong Zao Seedless Jujube Rings for Tea Soup and Congee 500g Low Temperature Baked

Dried Red Date Slices, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣) or Da Zao (大枣), from Ziziphus jujuba, are seedless jujube rings cut from whole Xinjiang red dates and finished with low-temperature baking. In TCM theory, red dates are sweet and warm and are traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood. These crisp, ready-to-use rings suit herbal teas, soups, congee, and everyday culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless jujube rings cut from whole Xinjiang red dates for convenient use
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba known in TCM as Hong Zao
• Low-temperature baked to retain natural sweetness and aroma
• Crisp ready-to-eat texture with no washing required
• Versatile for herbal tea soup congee and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown rings with a firm yet crisp texture and a sweet caramel-like aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically release a mellow sweet date flavor that rounds out teas soups and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and broths with goji berries or other herbs
• Cook into rice congee or porridge
• Add to baked goods desserts and trail mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice red dates are a classic qi- and blood-nourishing food traditionally added to decoctions soups and congee. They are commonly paired with goji berries longan ginger or angelica root in women's nourishing soups and winter tonics, and are a familiar ingredient in festive dishes such as eight-treasure congee.

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