• Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba Mill. Dried Jujube Red Dates are whole dried fruits with naturally wrinkled red-brown skin, dense fruit flesh and a firm-to-chewy texture. Ziziphus jujuba is the accepted botanical name for Chinese Jujube.
• Also Known As: Chinese Red Dates, Chinese Dates, Jujube Fruit, Unnab, Annab, Hong Zao, Da Zao, Dried Jujube and Red Jujube.
• What It’s Known For: A popular Asian dried fruit with naturally concentrated sweet, fruity, mildly apple-like and date-like notes. Dried Jujube is commonly enjoyed directly and used in fruit infusions, soups, porridge, rice dishes, baking, compotes, jams and desserts.
• How to Use: Enjoy directly after checking for and removing the hard stone, or soak in warm water for 15–30 minutes when a softer texture is preferred. For a fruit infusion, gently split 2–3 fruits and simmer in 300–400 ml of water for 10–15 minutes.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected Dried Jujube Red Dates packed for their natural red-brown appearance, concentrated fruit flavour and versatile culinary use. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.
