Jujube

Jujube Plate from the book Flora de Filipinas Ziziphus jujuba, habitus Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Rosales Family: Rhamnaceae Genus: Ziziphus Species: Z. jujuba Binomial name Ziziphus jujuba Mill. Synonyms Paliurus mairei H. Lév. Rhamnus jujuba L. Rhamnus soporifera Lour. Rhamnus zizyphus L. Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Ziziphus muratiana Maire Ziziphus nitida Roxb. Ziziphus orthacantha DC. Ziziphus poiretii G.Don nom. illeg. Ziziphus rotundata DC. Ziziphus sativa Gaertn. Ziziphus sinensis Lam. Ziziphus soporifera (Lour.) Stokes Ziziphus tomentosa Poir. Ziziphus trinervia Roth nom. illeg. Ziziphus vulgaris Lam. Ziziphus zizyphus (L.) H.Karst. Jujube, raw Azufaifas fcm.jpg Fresh jujube fruit Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 331 kJ (79 kcal) Carbohydrates 20.23 g Fat 0.2 g Protein 1.2 g Water 77.86 g Vitamin A equiv. 40 μg (4%) Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.02 mg (2%) Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.04 mg (3%) Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.9 mg (6%) Vitamin B6 0.081 mg (6%) Vitamin C 69 mg (115%) Calcium 21 mg (2%) Iron 0.48 mg (4%) Magnesium 10 mg (3%) Manganese 0.084 mg (4%) Phosphorus 23 mg (3%) Potassium 250 mg (5%) Sodium 3 mg (0%) Zinc 0.05 mg (1%) Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database Jujube, dried Ziziphus jujuba MS 2461.JPG Jujube fruit naturally turns red upon drying. Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 1,201 kJ (287 kcal) Carbohydrates 73.6 g Fat 1.1 g Protein 3.7 g Water 19.7 g Vitamin A equiv. 0 μg (0%) Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.21 mg (16%) Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.36 mg (24%) Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.5 mg (3%) Vitamin B6 0 mg (0%) Vitamin C 13 mg (22%) Calcium 79 mg (8%) Iron 1.8 mg (14%) Magnesium 37 mg (10%) Manganese 0.305 mg (15%) Phosphorus 100 mg (14%) Potassium 531 mg (11%) Sodium 9 mg (0%) Zinc 0.19 mg (2%) Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database

Ziziphus jujuba, commonly known as the jujube, is a species of Ziziphus. It is in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae). It is used mainly as a shade tree which also bears fruit. Trees can grow to heights of eight to ten meters if left uncut.

The fruits of this tree were used to make bread, wine and preservatives, as well as being believed to cure certain ailments. It was used commonly in cough drops and other medicines, and its spread through trade and broad use is believed to be the reason for the widespread nature of the plant.

Jujube fruits are one centimeter in diameter and are reported to have a sweet flavor. They are commonly consumed within other food products, but may also be dried or simply sold raw.

Jujube Media

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  Jujube date attacked by an insect larva

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  Steamed jujube cakes in a zhenglong