Organic Jujube Black / Chinese Black Date (With Pit) - Ziziphus Jujuba Fructus (Black) - Hei Zao / Da Zao (Hei)- Organic

Jujube Black (Steam-Treated) – Organic

Botanical Name: Ziziphus jujuba

Common Names: Jujube Black / Chinese Black Date / Black Jujube / Black Date / 

黑枣 / 黑棗

Grade: Organic Grade – independently lab-tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Jujube Black (Steam-Treated) is a time-honored fruit featured in traditional East Asian culinary and herbal practices. Through a classical steaming process, the fruit naturally darkens and develops a deep, mellow sweetness and soft, chewy texture — a preparation commonly used in traditional kitchen recipes, teas, and slow-simmered dishes.

Our Certified Organic black jujubes are pitted, steam-treated, and low-temperature dried to maintain their natural flavor, aroma, and dark color. Free of sulfur, additives, and pesticide residues, they offer a clean and versatile ingredient for teas, broths, and traditional cooking.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 2–4 pieces in 300–500 ml of water for 15–20 minutes.

• Enjoy on its own or combine with botanicals such as goji berry, longan, or ginger in traditional blends.

Soups & Broths

• Add whole pieces to congee, chicken soup, or herbal broths for a naturally sweet depth of flavor.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Commonly used in steamed dishes, dessert soups, and slow-cooked tonics throughout East Asian tradition.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and enjoyed as tea, decoction, soup, or cooked food.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions.

• Steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Organic Grade — certified organic and independently tested

• Steam-treated for traditional texture, aroma, and flavor

• No sulfur, no preservatives, no additives

• Low-temperature dried for quality and integrity

• Packaged in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), black jujube is described as sweet and warm in classical herbal theory. It is frequently featured in slow-simmered decoctions, seasonal soups, and home-style herbal cooking, where it provides a comforting, harmonizing presence in traditional recipes.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Not ready-to-eat. Must be cooked, simmered, or steeped before consuming.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.