Gushu Golden Silk Jujube

Gushu Golden Silk Jujube

　　 Gushu Golden Silk Jujube has a history of over two thousand years. The "Records of the Grand Historian" (Shiji) noted: “Yan was also a major city between the Bohai and Jieshi regions... abundant in fish, salt, jujubes, chestnuts, and other produce.”

　　The main production area is centered around Gushu Town and its surrounding regions. These jujubes feature bright crimson skins, medium-sized fruits, thick flesh, small pits, and high sugar content. When dried, the jujubes can be stretched to reveal golden, resilient threads, thus earning them the name “Golden Silk Jujube.” When eaten fresh, the jujubes are sweet, juicy, crisp, and delicious. When dried, they resemble soft candy. Adding them to steamed cakes or cooked rice results in a striking red-and-white contrast, without the grains being discolored. When used to make wine-soaked jujubes, they offer a mellow, fragrant, and refreshing taste that whets the appetite. Medicinally, they are believed to invigorate the spleen, nourish the liver, and strengthen the stomach. They are rich in soluble sugars, various nutrients, and vitamins, making them a healthful delicacy suitable for all ages. Currently, the town has 6,000 mu of jujube plantations, producing 1.2 million kilograms of dried jujubes annually. In 2000, it was designated as a “Specialized Township for Jujube Production” by the provincial government.