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Chinese jujube
Calories & nutrition facts
fresh, dried
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 281 kcal —
- Protein 4.7 g 9%
- Carbohydrate 67 g 24%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Fibre 6 g 21%
- Sodium 5 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 218 mg 242%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 63 mg 5%
- Iron 5.1 mg 28%
- Phosphorus 68 mg 5%
- Potassium 217 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.39 mg 4%
- Copper 0.23 mg 26%
- Manganese 31.1 mg 1351%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
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Questions about Chinese jujube
How do you prepare dried Chinese jujubes for cooking?
Rinse them, then cut around the stone and remove it before adding the fruit to a dish. If they feel very firm, soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes to soften them.
How do you make tea with Chinese jujubes?
Rinse and halve a few jujubes, remove the stones, then simmer them in water for about 10–15 minutes. You can drink the infusion and eat the softened fruit.
What dishes use Chinese jujubes?
They are often simmered in Chinese soups and added to congee, where they give the broth or porridge a gentle sweetness. Chopped jujubes also work in steamed buns and other sweet bakes.
How should you store Chinese jujubes?
Keep dried jujubes in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. Once opened, seal the packet well so the fruit does not dry out further or absorb moisture.
Are Chinese jujubes the same as fresh jujubes?
They are the same fruit, but Chinese jujubes are commonly sold dried, while fresh jujubes are crisp and juicy. Fresh jujubes have 79 kcal per 100 g, compared with 281 kcal per 100 g in Chinese jujubes.
Are Chinese jujubes a source of vitamin C?
Yes. Chinese jujubes are high in vitamin C, with 218 mg per 100 g; they also provide 6 g of fibre per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168152 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
