What is the authentic Wu Ruo jujube?

Authentic Ruoqiang jujube is deep red, less than 4 cm in size, mostly 2 to 3 cm. It looks short and thick, full in shape, dry but not wrinkled, firm in meat and sweet in taste. Compactness is the most important criterion to judge the quality of jujube, and a good Ruoqiang jujube can't be pinched by hand. However, Ruoqiang's non-produced jujube is yellowish in color, orange-red, sweet and slightly sour, and empty in fruit. You can pinch the jujube pit by hand. The dried jujube is wrinkled, which is not as full as Ruoqiang jujube and has a short shelf life.

★ Many people think that Xinjiang jujube is Hetian jujube, but it is not. Xinjiang jujube is generally divided into Hotan jujube, Hami jujube and Ruoqiang jujube by region, which has high nutritional value and sweet taste. Let me tell you the difference between them:

Hotan Jujube: This is the most common Xinjiang jujube. It is called Junzao, which is produced in Hotan area. This jujube is very big, the size of an egg, oval, with different sizes at both ends. The taste is soft and sweet, with a little acidity in the sweetness. Boiled porridge tastes worse, and the skin is slightly thicker than Ruoqiang jujube.

Hami jujube: produced in Hami area, rarely sold in the mainland. Jujube is round, bitter and has a strong nourishing effect. Suitable for stewing soup or medicine, the taste may not be liked by everyone.

Ruoqiang Jujube: It belongs to the grey jujube, which is named after the jujube turns grey first and then red. Jujube is distributed in Xinjiang Ruoqiang, Aksu, Alar, 36, 48 regiments and so on. Ruoqiang jujube has the best quality, low yield and high quality. Generally, the size of jujube is less than 4 cm, mostly 2-3 cm, and its taste is the best among the three dates, without the sour taste of Hetian jujube and the astringent taste of Hami jujube. It is the best jujube with thin skin and thick flesh, sweet taste, fragrant jujube flavor and high sugar content. Known as "natural life-prolonging pills".