Black Jujube 1000g | Hei Zao 黑棗

Hei Zao (黑枣), black jujube dates, 1kg. Darker, denser and less sweet than red dates, with a deeper, almost smoky character — a different ingredient rather than a substitute.

• 1kg bag of black jujube dates
• Darker and denser than red dates
• Deeper, less sugary, faintly smoky
• Used in Chinese and Korean cooking
• Generous 1kg size

Traditional use of Black Jujube

Black jujube is used in both Chinese and Korean traditional cooking, treated as a tonic date with a somewhat different character from the red variety.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Hei Zao · Chinese 黑棗 (simplified 黑枣) · pharmaceutical Latin Fructus Jujubae Nigrae · botanical name Ziziphus jujuba · English: black jujube, black Chinese date · Cantonese: hak jou

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.