Jujube Kitchen Basics

What to do with fresh jujubes?
How do you cook fresh jujube?
What is Jujube used for?
Can you eat jujube raw?
Is jujube good for weight loss?
How do you store dried jujube?
How many jujubes can you eat?
How do you store dried jujube fruit?
Can jujube grow in pots?
What is the best jujube tree?
Is jujube good for kidney disease?

What to do with fresh jujubes?

Jujubes can be eaten fresh, cooked, dried, or candied. Cook jujubes as you would dates. Use them stuffings, sauces, and soups or in desserts or made into compotes or jams. The jujube be is often eaten out of hand as a snack and is sometimes served with tea.

How do you cook fresh jujube?

Baked: Bake sliced jujube fruit with pork chops. Jujube Chips: Slice thinly and place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees until dehydrated.

What is Jujube used for?

Jujube has been used for thousands of years to treat gastrointestinal problems, including bloating, stomach pain, and constipation. Research shows jujube can reduce gastric acid, and also help to protect against and treat stomach ulcers. Research also shows jujube is highly effective in improving chronic constipation.

Can you eat jujube raw?

Jujube fruits are small and sweet. Dried, they have a chewy texture and taste similar to dates. When raw, these fruits have a sweet, apple-like flavor and can be eaten as a nutritious snack. They contain a pit with two seeds, which should be removed before eating.

Is jujube good for weight loss?

Aids in weight loss and digestion: The fruit makes for a great snack if you are trying to lose weight as it has no carbohydrates or fats and is rich in fibre. A great substitute for fatty foods, ber is especially helpful for people who have been suffering from digestive problems and constipation.

How do you store dried jujube?

The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep dried jujubes in a cool, dry area. To maximize the shelf life of dried jujubes after opening, place in tightly sealed airtight container or heavy-duty plastic bag.

How many jujubes can you eat?

Jujube, the dark red fruit known as Chinese date, is both a popular snack and a very nutritious and therapeutic food praised in classics of herbal medicine. Three jujubes a day keeps the doctor away and keeps you young, the saying goes.

How do you store dried jujube fruit?

There is no significant difference between storing Dried Jujubes in the fridge and a cool, dry area in your kitchen. As with other dried fruits, try to keep away from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Can jujube grow in pots?

Yes, growing jujube in pots is possible; in fact, in their native China, many apartment dwellers have potted jujube trees on their balconies.

What is the best jujube tree?

Li is the best jujube variety. The biggest, meatiest, and sweet as well. Other well known varieties are shuimen, lang and pear.

Is jujube good for kidney disease?

In ibuprofen-induced nephrotoxicity rats, the intake of jujube extract (500 mg/kg) improved kidney function by declining the levels of creatinine and urea, and this treatment could prevent histopathological damages of kidney (Awad et al., 2014).