1. Nectar plants

The nectar source of jujube nectar is the jujube tree, a deciduous plant of the family Rhamnaceae. The flowering period of the jujube tree is due to The types vary depending on local climate, but they generally bloom from May to July every year and the flowering period lasts for about 30 to 40 days. In normal years, each production group can produce 20 to 50 kilograms of jujube nectar during one flowering period. In a suitable high-yield year, one production group can produce more than 80 kilograms of honey.

2. Distribution of origin

The origin of jujube honey is actually the concentrated distribution area of ??jujube trees. Jujube trees are native to my country and widely distributed throughout the country. It is widely distributed in various places, especially in North China. It is also distributed over a large area in the northeast, northwest and southwest. Specifically, the production areas of date honey are mainly concentrated in Shandong, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Henan, etc. land.

3. Morphological characteristics

The texture of date honey is viscous and shiny, and its color is mostly light amber, amber, dark amber or iron. Red, especially iron-red, jujube honey has the best quality. It has a rich and natural aroma of jujube flowers. It tastes sweeter than ordinary honey. It has a heavier aftertaste and a slightly spicy throat feeling. It is not easy to crystallize and can be used in low temperature environments. There are occasional crystals at the bottom which are light amber and coarse grained.

4. Nutritional value

Date honey is one of the four famous honeys in my country. Its main components are glucose and fructose, and it also contains a small amount of sucrose, Active substances such as proteins, vitamins, organic acids, minerals and enzymes, especially vitamin C, are higher than most honeys. In addition, jujube honey is also rich in minerals such as iron and copper, and the darker the color, the higher the mineral content. relatively higher.

5. Edible effects

1. Enhance immunity: Jujube honey can enhance immunity thanks to its rich content of simple sugars and minerals that can promote The proliferation of immune cells in the human body, and the active substances and vitamins rich in date honey can also enhance the activity of immune cells.

2. Relieve fatigue: Jujube honey can relieve fatigue due to its rich glucose and fructose, which can enter the blood directly without being digested by the gastrointestinal tract. The human body, especially the brain, requires energy for normal life activities. It is almost entirely dependent on blood sugar.

3. Enrich and nourish blood: Jujube honey can nourish blood thanks to its rich content of simple sugars and proteins, which can promote the synthesis of hematopoietic substances in the body. At the same time, jujube honey is rich in iron, copper, etc. Minerals can also increase the number of hematopoietic cells in the body.