Because jujube is a temperate crop, its root system has strong adaptability, and it is cultivated in many areas of China, and it is rich in nutrients, such as iron, sugar and vitamins. It not only tastes sweet and refreshing, but also has high medicinal value for human body. It is a kind of nutritious fruit which integrates taste and diet therapy.

Matters needing attention of red dates

During the ripening of fresh jujube, the peel gradually turned red, and the sweetness and softness of pulp increased, but the content of vitamin C decreased. It is suggested that fresh jujube with low maturity should be selected when purchasing, which has a long storage period and is not easy to affect the eating experience because of soft rot.

Rotten dates are inedible. After jujube rot, microorganisms will multiply, and the fruit enzymes in jujube will continue to decompose pectin to produce pectin and methanol, which can decompose to produce formaldehyde and methanol. Eating rotten dates can lead to dizziness, eye damage and life-threatening.