Premium Dried Black Jujube Hei Zao Wild Smoky Date 500g for Cooking and Herbal Use

Dried Black Jujube, known in TCM as Hei Zao (黑枣), is the smoked and dried fruit traditionally prepared from jujube, commonly associated with Ziziphus jujuba. These dark, wrinkled whole fruits are sold as a food-grade agricultural product for culinary use. In TCM theory, black jujube is considered warm and sweet and is traditionally associated with nourishing the middle and supporting vitality. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried black jujube fruit sold in its original natural form
• Known in TCM as Hei Zao 黑枣 and traditionally valued in daily herbal cooking
• Sourced from Hunan and carefully selected before packing
• Traditional nature of warm and sweet, commonly paired in soups and decoctions
• 500g pack with 24-month shelf life when stored sealed in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

These black jujubes typically show a deep dark brown to black wrinkled skin with a soft yet firm chewy flesh. They carry a mild smoky-sweet aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a mellow, sweet, slightly smoky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups and tonics
• Added to congee and slow-cooked desserts
• Steeped alone or with other herbs as a daily fruit tea
• Used in traditional seasonal cooking and festive dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, black jujube is traditionally used in nourishing decoctions and food therapy, often paired with herbs such as goji berry, longan, and ginger. It is a common ingredient in winter soups, congee, and sweet tonics, and is traditionally associated with supporting qi and blood in daily wellness cooking.

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