AWAFI MILL Dried Jujube Red Dates 250g - Unnab - Ziziphus jujuba

AWAFI MILL Dried Jujube Red Dates, locally known as Unnab, are whole dried fruits from Ziziphus jujuba.

The fruits develop a deep red to reddish-brown colour as they mature and dry. The drying process concentrates their naturally sweet and fruity flavour and creates a firm-to-chewy texture with mildly apple-like, date-like and lightly caramelised notes.

Although commonly called Chinese Red Dates or Chinese Dates, Jujube is botanically different from true dates produced by the date palm.

The product consists of whole dried fruits with naturally wrinkled skin and dense interior flesh. Each fruit normally contains a hard central stone, which should be removed before blending, chopping finely or using in prepared dishes.

Botanical Identity:

Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba Mill.

Common Plant Name: Chinese Jujube

Alternative Common Name: Red Date / Chinese Date

Plant Family: Rhamnaceae

Plant Part: Fruit

Common Product Name: Dried Jujube Red Dates

Local Trade Name: Unnab

Chinese Names: Hong Zao / Da Zao

Product Form: Whole dried fruit with natural central stone

Appearance and Texture:

Dried Jujube Red Dates are naturally red to deep reddish-brown and may range from mahogany-brown to dark brown.

The fruits are round, oval or slightly elongated with naturally wrinkled skin. They have dense fruit flesh and a firm to moderately chewy texture.

Some fruits may be naturally split, while size, colour, wrinkling, sweetness, moisture level and firmness may vary.

Flavour and Aroma:

Dried Jujube Red Dates have a naturally sweet and concentrated fruit character with fruity, mildly apple-like, date-like, lightly caramelised and gently honeyed notes.

Common Uses:

Suitable for direct snacking, dried-fruit platters, fruit and nut mixes, hot fruit infusions, chilled drinks, tea blends, soups, porridge, congee, oatmeal, breakfast bowls, rice dishes, baking, cakes, muffins, bread, cookies, compotes, jams, dessert fillings and fruit preparations.

How to Use:

Check for and remove the hard central stone before blending, chopping finely or using in prepared dishes.

For a softer texture, soak the required quantity in warm water for approximately 15–30 minutes.

For a simple fruit infusion, gently split 2–3 fruits and simmer in approximately 300–400 ml of water for 10–15 minutes.

The fruits may also be combined with ingredients such as ginger, cinnamon, dried apple or other selected ingredients according to the recipe.

AWAFI MILL Quality:

Carefully selected and packed for concentrated fruit flavour, naturally wrinkled red-brown appearance and versatile culinary use.

Storage:

Keep tightly sealed after opening. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.

Use clean, dry hands or utensils. Transfer to an airtight container after opening to help maintain freshness, flavour and texture.

• 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.
• Also Known As: Chinese Red Dates, Chinese Dates, Jujube Fruit, Unnab, Annab, Hong Zao, Da Zao, Dried Jujube and Red Jujube.
• What It Is Known For: Naturally sweet, fruity, mildly apple-like and date-like flavour suitable for direct snacking, fruit infusions, soups, porridge, rice dishes, baking, compotes and desserts.
• How to Use: Enjoy directly after checking for and removing the hard stone, or soak in warm water for approximately 15–30 minutes when a softer texture is preferred. For an infusion, gently split 2–3 fruits and simmer in 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, excessive heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.