Hetian Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea

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Description

Hetian Red Dates, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), are the dried ripe fruits of Ziziphus jujuba. These naturally sun-dried whole dates are a familiar food-herb in Chinese kitchens, traditionally valued in TCM for their sweet flavor and gentle tonifying nature. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal teas, they are a wholesome pantry staple for daily wellness use.

Hetian Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Hetian red dates from Xinjiang, naturally sun-dried
  • Known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), the dried fruit of Ziziphus jujuba
  • Grade one quality whole dates with plump flesh and natural sweetness
  • Versatile for soups, congee, herbal teas, and everyday cooking
  • Traditional food-herb valued in Chinese wellness cuisine
Hetian Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea key features

Quality & Sensory

These dates typically show a deep reddish-brown skin with wrinkled surface and soft, chewy flesh. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and when simmered they release a naturally sweet, mellow flavor into soups and teas.

Hetian Red Dates 500g Dried Jujube Fruit for Soup Congee and Tea quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried red dates
Chinese Name 大枣
Pinyin Da Zao
Botanical Name Ziziphus jujuba
Plant Part Ripe fruit
Net Weight 500g

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in soups with goji berries and other herbs
  • Cook into congee or rice porridge for natural sweetness
  • Steep in hot water as a warming date tea
  • Add to baked goods, desserts, or trail mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Da Zao is traditionally associated with nourishing the middle and supporting overall vitality, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas and household recipes. Dates are frequently paired with longan, goji berries, ginger, or silver ear fungus in sweet soups and decoctions, and are a popular addition to winter tonics and festive dishes.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is a 500g pack of dried Hetian red dates, the ripe fruit of Ziziphus jujuba, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣).

Q: What are the traditional characteristics of red dates?

A: In TCM theory, red dates are considered sweet in flavor and gently tonifying, traditionally used in soups, teas, and congee for daily wellness.

Q: How are red dates commonly prepared?

A: They are typically simmered whole or pitted in soups and porridge, or steeped in hot water for tea. No specific dosage is prescribed.

Additional information

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Packaging specifications Xinjiang jujube, Small red dates grey dates

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