Pitted Red Date Slices Hong Zao 500g Xinjiang Dried Jujube Chips for Tea and Cooking

Pitted Red Date Slices, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣), from Ziziphus jujuba. These dried, pitted jujube slices are a classic Chinese herbal food, traditionally regarded as sweet in flavor and warming in nature and associated with nourishing the middle. Enjoy them steeped in hot water, simmered in soups and congee, or added to everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Dried pitted jujube slices ready to steep, simmer, or cook
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba, the traditional Chinese red date
• Sourced from Xinjiang, a well-known jujube-growing region
• Sun-dried and sliced with pits removed for convenient use
• 500g value pack suitable for daily tea and kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown slices with a soft, chewy texture and a sweet, fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically release a mellow, naturally sweet date flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and broths with other herbs
• Add to congee or porridge for gentle sweetness
• Use in desserts, stews, and everyday culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, red dates are traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and congee, often paired with goji berries, longan, or ginger. They are a common ingredient in nourishing formulas and seasonal tonics, and are widely enjoyed in daily teas, especially during autumn and winter.

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