Dried Red Dates Hong Zao Jujube Rings for Soup Congee and Tea 500g Sun Dried Xinjiang

Dried Red Date Rings, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣), from Ziziphus jujuba fruit grown in Xinjiang. These sun-dried jujube slices are a familiar food-grade botanical valued in traditional Chinese wellness for their sweet flavor and gentle nourishing character. In TCM theory, red dates are traditionally associated with tonifying qi and harmonizing other herbs. Enjoy them in soups, congee, or herbal teas as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried jujube rings cut from whole Xinjiang red dates
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba fruit known in TCM as Hong Zao
• Traditionally used in TCM to tonify qi and harmonize formulas
• Convenient ring form releases sweetness quickly in soups and teas
• Sold loose by weight in a 500g pack for bulk culinary use

Quality & Sensory

These jujube rings typically show a deep reddish-brown color with wrinkled edges and a chewy, slightly sticky texture. They carry a mellow caramel-like aroma, and when simmered or steeped they release a naturally sweet, honeyed taste into soups, congee, and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with goji berries and other herbs
• Cook into rice congee for natural sweetness
• Steep in hot water as a soothing jujube tea
• Add to desserts and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, red dates are a staple of daily nourishment and are traditionally used to tonify qi, nourish blood, and calm the spirit. They are commonly paired with goji berries, longan, ginger, or angelica root in decoctions and soups. Jujube rings are also added to congee and herbal teas, especially during autumn and winter when warming, sweet tonics are favored.

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