Yingjiang Large Green Jujube

Yingjiang Large Green Jujube

　　Large green jujubes, also known as sweet jujubes, have the scientific name Ziziphus mauritiana. They are evergreen small trees with large, thick-fleshed fruits that have small seeds. These fruits are attractive in appearance and rich in nutrition.

According to tests, every 100 grams of fresh fruit pulp contains 18–23 grams of carbohydrates, 0.86 grams of crude protein, and 50–85 milligrams of vitamin C, while also having relatively high levels of vitamins A1, B1, B2, K, etc. The content of fructose and glucose reaches 11–16%, and soluble solids amount to 14–20%. In addition, they contain trace elements such as phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc.

Ancient people said, “Eating three jujubes a day keeps you forever young.” Large green jujubes are highly nutritious. Eaten fresh, they are rich in nutrients and offer health benefits such as purifying the blood, aiding digestion, and beautifying the skin. Furthermore, Taiwan green jujubes are neither cold nor hot in nature, and possess cooling, detoxifying, and calming effects, making them especially suitable for children and the elderly. When eaten fresh, the flesh is crisp, tender, juicy, sweet, and delicious, with a unique flavor. Individual fruits can weigh between 100–400 grams, which is why they are also praised as the “tropical little apple” and the “vitamin pill.”