The jujube fruit has been consumed and used in traditional medicine for over 3000 years. Today, it is popular throughout the world. Ziziphus jujuba is also known as the Chinese date, jujube, or red date. The plant is native to China and has been grown in the United States for over 175 years.
The shape of the jujube fruit varies from round to pear-shaped. It may be as small as a cherry or as large as a plum. It has thin, edible skin and white flesh. At maturity, the fruit turns a deep red color. Once fully red, the fruit begins to wrinkle and soften but is still edible.
What vitamins and minerals are found in jujube fruits?
Jujube fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals and low in calories.
A serving of 100 g (about 3 fruits) contains
Calories: 79
Fat: 0.2 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Potassium: 250 mg
Vitamin C: 69 mg (about 77% of the recommended daily allowance)
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Are jujube fruits good for your health?
The jujube fruits have been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years. More research is needed to elucidate its effects on people.
High in antioxidants. Jujube fruit is a rich source of compounds such as flavonoids, polysaccharides, and triterpene acids. Some of these compounds have antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or delay the type of cellular damage, including that caused by chemicals called free radicals. You are exposed to free radicals produced by air pollution, cigarette smoke and sunlight. During normal metabolic processes, your body also produces free radicals.
May improve sleep. Jujube fruits are used in traditional medicine to help promote sleep. Early studies suggest that this may be due to the antioxidant properties of the fruit.
May help with digestion and constipation. Jujube fruits are high in fibre. 100 grams of dried jujube fruits contain 6 grams of dietary fibre.
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You should aim to consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. A high-fiber diet has many benefits, including
preventing constipation
making you feel fuller for longer, which can help you lose weight
helping to improve your blood sugar levels
reduces the risk of diseases such as colorectal cancer
lowering cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease
May improve sleep. Jujube fruits are used in traditional medicine to help promote sleep. Early studies suggest that this may be due to the antioxidant properties of the fruit.
May help with digestion and constipation.
jujube fruits are high in fiber. 100 grams of dried jujube fruits contain 6 grams of dietary fiber.
How to Eat Jujube Fruit?
You can eat jujube fruit raw. Fresh jujubes are sweet and have an apple-like texture.
Jujube fruit is also commonly found dried. These dried Chinese jujubes are known as red jujube fruits. The dried fruits can be eaten directly, but they’re also often cooked into soups and tea. Dried red jujube fruits can be used in place of raisins or palm date fruits in cakes and other desserts.
Jujube fruits can also be roasted, smoked, soaked in liquor, candied, juiced, and made into jams and spreads.
