Mizhi Red Dates

Mizhi Red Dates

　　Northern Shaanxi red dates are primarily grown in counties along the Yellow River, including Yichuan, Yanchuan, Qingjian, Wubu, Jia County, Mizhi, Shenmu, and Fugu. These dates are famous for their large size, small pits, thin skins, thick flesh, rich flavor, high oil content, vibrant red color, sweet-and-sour taste, and high nutritional value, being rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Premium varieties such as date paste, oily dates, beach dates, wooden dates, and dog-head dates can be purchased at Xi’an’s farmers’ markets and major department stores or grocery outlets. Red dates are a renowned local specialty of Northern Shaanxi. Thanks to the region’s unique soil and favorable natural conditions—including sunlight, temperature, and rainfall—the dates grown here are large, thick-fleshed, bright red, and sweet. Rich in various vitamins and minerals, red dates are not only delicious to eat but also used in traditional medicine, making them highly popular among consumers.