Edible Landscapes Virtual Tour - CHINESE JUJUBE

Ziziphus jujuba     |     Rhamnaceae     |     Chinese jujube

Edible Characteristics:

Ziziphus jujuba produces abundant, red, walnut-sized fruits that resemble apples in flavor and texture. Fruits are smoked, candied, dried, or made into a wine or liquor. The dried fruit can also be ground into a powder and used in preparation of “kochujang”, a fermented hot pepper soybean paste that resembles miso. Jujube fruits are high in Vitamin C. One ounce equals 32% of your daily requirement.

Health Benefits:

Jujubes provide amazing health benefits. The fruit can be used to treat insomnia, and reduce anxiety as it works as a natural sedative. They have high levels of antioxidants nutrients, mainly vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin B2, which support the immune system. Further, jujubes protect the liver as their antioxidants combat free radicals allowing the liver to work smoothly.