Dried Jujube

Jujube fruit, or Annab as we call it in Iran, also known as red or Chinese date, is native to Southern Asia but has become popular around the world. These small round fruits with a seed-containing pit grow on large flowering shrubs or trees (Ziziphus jujuba). When ripe, they’re dark red or purple and may appear slightly wrinkled. Due to their sweet taste and chewy texture, they’re often dried and used in candies and desserts in parts of Asia where they commonly grow. In alternative medicine, they’re widely utilized to improve sleep and decrease anxiety.

Category: Dried Fruits

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Rich in carbohydrates, dried jujube fruits contain a broad array of vitamins and minerals. Calories in 100 g of dried jujube total 350; the dried jujubes contain 84 g of carbohydrates, 7.3 g of protein, 4 g of dietary fiber and 1.2 g of fat. The fruit also contains roughly 300 mg of vitamin C, 125 mg of vitamin A, 2.8 mg of niacin, 0.2 mg of riboflavin, 0.1 mg of thiamine, 1,050 mg of potassium, 168 mg of phosphorus, 130 mg of calcium, 12 mg of sodium and 3.5 mg of iron. Dried jujube also contains a wide variety of antioxidant-rich phytochemicals, including saponins and flavonoids.

Jujube fruits are rich in several antioxidant compounds, primarily flavonoids, polysaccharides, and triterpenic acids. They also contain high levels of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant as well. (Ref)