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Dried red dates are widely known in the UK as Chinese jujubes, Chinese dates or red jujubes. However, they are distinctly different from classic dates such as Deglet Nour dates. Depending on the variety and processing method, they can be soft and fleshy, firm, pitted, sliced or even crispy.
If you're looking to buy red dates, you shouldn't just focus on pack size or marketing claims. What really matters are the ingredients, whether they contain stones, the texture and your intended use.
With dried jujubes, there's a big difference between 100% red dates and products that contain added sugar, syrup, oil or other ingredients. Checking the ingredients list is therefore more important than eye-catching claims on the front of the pack.
The nutritional information table also deserves attention: dried fruit naturally contains carbohydrates and sugar in concentrated form. When choosing, what counts is the specific ingredient and nutritional information, not a general classification as a "healthy snack".
Many Chinese dates are sold with the stone still in. This can be fine for tea, porridge or soups, but it's less convenient for eating straight from the pack. The terms pitted dates, "pitted" or "seedless" should be clearly stated in the product description.
With whole fruit containing stones, there's also an extra preparation step. For children, or for use in muesli and baking, pitted or sliced varieties are usually easier to handle. Even so, it's worth checking the pack information, as "pitted" doesn't necessarily mean a particular fruit size or especially soft texture.
Crispy jujube is often produced by vacuum frying or a similar process. This significantly changes the texture: the fruit becomes crunchy, but it may also contain added oil.
Haoxiangni Crispy Red Dates 210 g lists winter jujube and palm oil as ingredients according to the product data. Bestore Crispy Winter Jujube 208 g also lists winter jujubes and palm oil. If you're looking for natural dried fruit without added oil, you should instead choose gently dried, unsweetened products with a short ingredients list.
For the clearest possible purchase, look for an ingredients list that states "red dates 100%", "jujubes 100%" or a similarly clear declaration. For blended products, check the percentage of red dates. This also applies to soup mixes: in the Family Whole Red Dates Goji Berries and Lotus Seeds Soup, the proportion of red dates is stated as 5% in the product description; the mix also contains starch and glucose.
Not every pack is intended for raw consumption. HEYU Premium Jujube 800 g should be washed and fully cooked before eating, according to the product information. This usage instruction should be followed.
Small packs are good for trying a variety. For regular cooking or making tea, 454 g, 500 g or 1 kg can be more economical. Individual portions, such as the 30 sachets in Hao Xiang Ni Ready-to-Eat Red Dates 900 g, make storage and portioning easier.
Once opened, dried jujubes should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. An airtight container can help maintain the desired texture. Moisture can make the fruit softer, while storing it open for too long can lead to a loss of quality.
Why this product suits the profile: The large pack with 30 individual sachets is designed for regular snacking and tea-making quantities. According to the product description, the fruit is 100% red dates and contains stones.
The ingredients list is clearly stated. The presence of stones is not hidden, so the product can be chosen specifically for tea, porridge or soups.
100% red dates according to the information, 900 g total quantity and individual 30 g portions.
Why this product suits the profile: The 250 g pack contains only dried Loulan jujubes according to the product description, and is intended for snacking, tea, soups, porridge and baking.
The ingredient declaration "Dried Loulan Grey Jujube (100%)" distinguishes this product from sweetened mixes and snack items with oil.
Pure dried jujubes according to the product data and multiple uses.
Why this product suits the profile: Pre-sliced red dates are ideal for tea, soups, porridge and baking without the need to prepare whole fruit.
The sliced form reduces preparation time. The ingredients list states only dried red date slices.
200 g pack, pre-sliced form and, according to the information, no added preservatives or sugar.
Why this product suits the profile: The crispy variety is ready to eat straight from the pack and, according to the ingredients list, is made without added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
The product data clearly states the proportion of winter jujubes and palm oil. This allows you to realistically assess the crispy processing method.
Crispy texture, 210 g pack and, according to the information, no artificial sweeteners.
We've put together a full, regularly updated list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the safety regulations in force in the EU.
No. Chinese jujubes come from the jujube tree and are often called red dates or Chinese dates. Deglet Nour dates are the fruit of the date palm, often from North Africa. Both product groups are dried fruit, but they differ in shape, taste, texture and use.
That depends on the product information. Many pitted dates and snack varieties are ready to eat. Whole fruit with stones can also be intended as a snack, but you need to eat them carefully. For products with the instruction "cook before eating", this guideline should be followed.
The specific best-before date is on the packaging. Unopened products should be stored in a dry, cool place away from light. Once opened, an airtight container is recommended, and they should be used promptly. If you notice an unusual smell, mould or unusual moisture, the product should not be used.