No. Green dates are green dates, and red dates are red dates. Red dates are also called red dates before they are dried.

The difference between the two is as follows:

1. Species family

Jujube is a small fruit tree and belongs to the same family and genus as the Chinese jujube, but different species .

Red dates, also known as jujubes, belong to the phylum Angiosperms, class Dicotyledons, order Rhamnales, Rhamnaceae, and the genus Jujube.

2. Variety classification

The categories of green jujube varieties include Taiwan green jujube, Hainan green jujube, Yiwu southern jujube, etc.

Red jujube varieties include Shandong jujube, Shanxi jujube, Hebei jujube, Xingtang jujube, Xinjiang jujube, Northern Shaanxi jujube, Gansu jujube, etc.

3. Nutrients

Red dates contain rich nutrients such as protein, sugars, organic acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, various trace calcium and amino acids.

Jujube contains a large amount of sugars, mainly glucose, but also fructose, sucrose, and oligosaccharides composed of glucose and fructose, arabinan and galactaldehyde, and contains A large amount of vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamine, carotene, niacin and other vitamins.

4. Efficacy

Jujube can be called "vitamin C fruit". It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, antioxidant, and enhancing human immunity. Regular consumption can benefit the stomach, promote body fluids, beautify the skin, and delay aging.

Red dates can improve human immunity and inhibit cancer cells: pharmacological studies have found that red dates can promote the production of white blood cells, lower serum cholesterol, increase serum albumin, and protect the liver. Red dates also contain inhibitors Cancer cells, and even substances that can transform cancer cells into normal cells.

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