Xingtang jujube (a specialty of Hebei Xingtang)

Introduction to Xingtang Jujube

Xingtang County is located in the Taihang Mountains of Hebei Province and is named by the State Forestry Administration as the "Hometown of Chinese Xingtang Jujube" and "High quality Jujube Industry Base of Chinese Xingtang". The so-called 'one jujube a day' not only nourishes the face but also prevents aging. Eat jujubes a day and take small steps while walking

What is the nutritional value of Xingtang jujubeRed dates are very nutritious, with fresh dates containing 20% -36% sugar and dried dates containing 55% -80% sugar. They are high in calories and can be used as a substitute for food. They have been used in disaster relief throughout history. The content of vitamin C ranks among the top in fruits, with a content of 0.1-0.6 grams per 100 grams, about 100 times higher than apples, peaches, etc. The content of vitamin P is also the highest among all fruits, and people praise jujube as a "natural vitamin pill". Every 100 grams of fresh jujube contains 1.2 grams of protein, which is almost the highest among fresh fruits. Dry red jujubes have a very high calorie production, with about 1200-1300 kilojoules per 100 grams of jujubes, which is close to that of raisins. Moreover, the content of protein, calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, and niacin is higher than that of raisins. So, people have always regarded red dates as excellent tonics

What are the product characteristics of Xingtang jujube

Xingtang red dates have the characteristics of large size, thin skin, thick flesh, small core, fresh color, and sweet taste. During the crispy ripening period, the VC content can reach up to 600mg/100g, and they are known as "natural vitamin pills" along with Fuping jujube

How did the history of Tang Dynasty jujube come about

The history of Tang Dynasty jujube is long and profound, with a history of 3000 years. There are mainly 12 varieties including Dunzi jujube, Changzao jujube, Pozao jujube, Yucheng crispy jujube, etc. The planting area has reached 600000 mu, the annual output is 70 million jin, and the annual output value is 120 million yuan. It has developed into a major advantageous industry and industry of Tang Dynasty, and has become an important economic source of income for people in mountainous areas

Method of making Tang Dynasty jujube

Zaoqi Meiyan Tang

Ingredients

2 pieces of Huangqi, 5 red dates, 6 pieces of licorice, 2 pieces of sesame seeds, 1 piece of tangerine peel, and appropriate amount of honey

Method

(1) Soak the red dates until soft and remove the core for later use

(2) Pour 600cc of water into the pot, add the ingredients (excluding honey), bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and continue boiling for 15 minutes before turning off the heat

(3) Add an appropriate amount of honey according to personal preference and mix well

Awards and honors of Xingtang jujube

The jujube produced in Xingtang County has won the gold medal of Shenzhen Pengcheng Cup, Kunming World Expo, Leling National Jujube Trading Fair, and the first jujube evaluation in Xi'an