Do you need to peel the red dates? Jujube is a very delicious food, which is rich in nutrition and beneficial to people's health. But some people don't know how to eat jujube, whether to peel jujube or not, and whether there are pesticides in jujube peel. Let's look at dates.

Do dates need peeling? 1 Do you need to peel the jujube?

No need.

Jujube has a thin skin and tastes crisp and tender. You don't need to peel it before eating. Jujube peel also contains more cellulose and vitamins. If you eat together, it will have higher nutritional value to the human body.

However, because jujube is inevitably contaminated with some dust, dirt and pesticide residues during its growth, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the epidermis of jujube before eating, which will be more conducive to health.

Is the jujube waxed?

Usually not.

Under normal circumstances, fresh green dates look smooth and have a certain gloss, so as long as they are bought through the regular market, they are generally not waxed, so don't worry too much.

However, if consumers buy green dates from some street vendors, because these vendors may sell some poor quality and stale green dates for profit, then in order to increase the sales of green dates, it is possible to coat a layer of wax on the skin of green dates.

How to wash waxed dates?

You can rub it with salt.

If you are worried about wax on jujube, it is suggested that consumers can soak jujube in warm water for a while, and then rub the surface of jujube with salt. Because salt has a certain friction, wax can be removed to a certain extent.

If you are still worried about the unclean removal, you can also peel off the skin of the green jujube directly with a knife to fundamentally remove the wax.

What happens when you eat waxed dates?

It depends.

Waxing of fruits is allowed, but waxing of green dates is generally divided into two types. One is artificial wax, which is mainly used to prevent water from volatilizing and protect the pericarp of jujube. This kind of wax is harmless to the human body and generally does not cause discomfort after eating.

The second is the industrial wax given to jujube by some unscrupulous traders. This kind of wax contains more harmful substances such as lead and mercury, which will cause certain harm to human health after eating.

Do dates need peeling? When will the red dates come on the market?

Jujube is a tropical and subtropical fruit. It is nutritious, crispy and delicious, and contains a lot of vitamin C, calcium, carotene and so on. It is called "vitamin pill". When will the green dates come on the market? Green jujube is a mature season from June 165438+ 10 to March of the following year, which happens to be New Year's Day to Spring Festival. Friends who like to eat dates have fun! However, it should be noted that although green dates are delicious, they cannot be eaten in large quantities. The skin of jujube is hard and difficult to digest. If you eat too much at a time, it will easily cause indigestion, damage the stomach and intestines, reduce the digestive function, and the absorption of nutrients will also be affected.

Which variety of jujube is the best?

There are many varieties of jujube, such as Gaolang 1, Janice, Taiwan Province Dazi jujube and so on. Each variety has its own unique advantages. At present, Janice is the most widely planted variety in mainland China, Gaolang 1 is the best variety in taste, and Zizyphus jujuba in Taiwan Province Province is the most convenient variety for transportation, which is suitable for planting different varieties in different regions. Although we are not sure which variety of jujube is the best, it will be helpful to learn the following planting techniques.

1. Soil requirements

Before planting green jujube trees, the soil must be treated, turned over several times and fully fertilized. When digging a hole in the ground to put seedlings, the hole must be big enough to ensure that all the roots of the green jujube seedlings protrude out, and then cover it with a layer of fine soil. It should be noted that the soil does not need to be covered too much, and it is better to cover the roots optimally, and the distance between each plant should not be too close when planting, so as to avoid covering each other in adulthood, which is not conducive to growth.

2. Daily management

Green jujube trees need a lot of nutrients in the growth process and need to be fertilized regularly, but the fertilizers needed at each stage are different. When they are planted, we should apply nitrogen fertilizer, and when the fruits come out, we should apply nitrogen and potassium fertilizer instead, which can promote the rapid growth and higher sweetness of the fruits. Besides the requirement for fertilizer, water is also very important. Before the fruit grows, we should often water it to keep the soil moist. In addition, in order to prevent pests and diseases, we can

Conclusion: The above is a brief introduction to the market volume of jujube in what season. As for which variety of jujube is the best, we can try to choose a variety with good yield and strong environmental adaptability for planting.