In addition, according to the shape, it is divided into jujube and jujube. Generally, military jujube is relatively large, collectively referred to as jujube, and grey jujube is relatively small, collectively referred to as jujube.
There are too many varieties of jujube in China, but according to the natural geographical environment and planting conditions, generally speaking, the special environment of long sunshine time and large temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang is unique, so fruits and vegetables are generally high in sugar content and mature and full. So basically, the best jujube varieties are produced in Xinjiang. Now let's introduce the characteristics of Xinjiang jujube.
Hami jujube: Speaking of Xinjiang, the most traditional jujube should be Hami jujube. Hami jujube has a history of more than 2000 years, which was called "fragrant jujube" in ancient times. Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong, tasted Hami jujube and presented it as a tribute to the royal family. Hami jujube is a traditional jujube with the highest iron content in Xinjiang jujube. Mature jujube is round, big, super table tennis size, deep purple. Good Hami jujube will soon return to its original state with full flesh. Direct eating tastes sweet but slightly bitter, so the market has become smaller and smaller in recent years, and it has been surpassed by Xinjiang Junzao and Huizao. In fact, Hami jujube has the strongest medicinal function, and it is best to make soup and soak in water for nutritious meals.
Huizao: The representative of Huizao is Ruoqiang Jujube, which is produced in Ruoqiang County, Bazhou, Xinjiang. The reason why it is called "grey jujube" is that when it is about to mature, it is not the bright red color we usually see, but the color is dark, just like it is covered with a layer of frost, so we gave it a simple and popular name, "grey jujube".
Ruoqiang County is located in the hinterland of Eurasia, with a typical warm temperate desert arid climate, with an altitude of 846 meters. The climate is dry and hot, with long sunshine time and large daily temperature difference. Jujube has the characteristics of liking light and heat, which is very suitable for jujube planting. Ruoqiang County established Xinjiang Loulan Jujube Industry Co., Ltd. (Xinjiang Loulan Fruit Industry Co., Ltd.), Xinjiang Ruoqiang Altun Jujube Professional Cooperative and Xinjiang Ruoqiang Zimu River Jujube Industry Co., Ltd., and registered a series of brand trademarks with Ruoqiang regional cultural characteristics, such as Loulan, Altun and Zimu River. At present, the largest local company is Xinjiang Loulan Fruit Industry Co., Ltd., and the Loulan red dates produced represent the fine products of Ruoqiang red dates.
Ruoqiang jujube pulp texture is very good. If you carefully taste the sweetness of spring water, jujube meat is delicate, small, thin and tender, and the taste is very pure. Ripe dates can only be harvested after they are hung on the tree and half-dried. It is a very famous jujube variety in Xinjiang. Generally, there are two or three grades, the size is about 2.5 cm, which is much smaller than Junzao, but the taste is pure and it has been selling well. Hunan, Hubei, Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang have the largest sales volume, but in recent years, the north has slowly begun to change from Hotan jujube to Ruoqiang jujube.
Junzao: This kind of jujube should be familiar to everyone. The representative is Hetian Jade Jujube produced by Kunlun Mountain Jujube Industry Co., Ltd. There was basically no jujube in Hetian area in the 1990s. In the late 1990s, the state invested in the construction of the Wuluwati Water Control Project, which is a large-scale water control project with comprehensive utilization benefits such as irrigation, power generation, flood control, urban and rural water supply and ecological protection. After the completion of the project, the water problems of the Construction Corps and Pishan and Moyu Farms in Hotan were solved. The 24th Regiment of the 14th Agricultural Division joined forces with outstanding talents from all over the country to vigorously develop jujube planting and jujube industrial park, and introduced various jujube varieties such as Shanxi Junzao. In 2005, Hetian Kunlun Mountain Jujube Industry Co., Ltd. was established to produce Kunlun Mountain Hetian Yuzao, Kunlun Yuzao and Hetian Yuzao, which were sold on Taobao in 2007. After 2009, the online and offline craze was rapid, with large shape and thick meat, and the taste quality was better than that of Junzao, which originated in Shanxi. Moreover, the corps enterprises are under unified management and have complete resources, which are generally better than individual farmers. It's a pity that Kunlun Jade Jujube is better than Hetian Jade Jujube, and it is Zanhuang Jujube, but its appearance is not good, so it has never been made. Now it is rare in the market, and its greatest contribution is to drive the fruit industry in Xinjiang to the national market. 70% of the dried dates that people buy online are Jun dates, and they are basically Xinjiang Jun dates. Xinjiang Junzao is characterized by one word, big. On average, each Junzao can reach about 15g, and the super jujube can reach about 25g. Because of its large size, this kind of jujube has more edible parts, so it can be said that it is very enjoyable to eat. In 2006, when I first saw Six Stars and Hetian Jade Dates, I was shocked. It is really as big as an egg, and it subverts the traditional way of eating dates. It can be eaten as a leisure snack, which virtually opens up the jujube market. Hetian jade jujube may not be the first to be developed, but it is indeed the first hero in Xinjiang to carry forward jujube.
Because of the leading role of Hetian jujube, more and more Junzao dates are planted in Xinjiang, the largest producing area is Aksu, which is the region with the richest water resources in Xinjiang, with the largest fruit area, large output and low price. Aksu jujube is generally thicker and thicker, but the price advantage is obvious, so a series of names such as Hotan jujube, Hotan jujube, Xinjiang jujube and Xinjiang Junzao are Junzao, and they are basically varieties of Shanxi Junzao.
However, compared with Huizao, Junzao tastes slightly worse. After careful tasting, it will pan-sour in the mouth, and its sweetness is lower than that of Huizao, but Huizao is smaller, not as big as Junzao, and it is easy to bluff, but its taste is much purer than Hetianzao. Hetian area, because this place is an important producing area of Hetian jade, and the name of Hetian jade jujube has also increased the awareness of consumers, so the Hetian jade jujube made by Jun is the most famous.
China has several provinces producing red dates, such as Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Hebei, Shandong, Gansu and Xinjiang. Why do red dates in Xinjiang taste the best? Even the most common Aksu series is generally better than other places, mainly because of the special natural environment, large temperature difference between morning and evening and long illumination time. It seems to be especially suitable for plant growth, and the fruit is full and big, just like Turpan, which is rich in grapes. It's over 40 degrees in summer, and people can't stand it. Jujube varies greatly in Xinjiang. Jujube is better in places where water is scarce, and the government and the Corps are generally better than retail investors.
The grade of Xinjiang jujube is generally different according to its size. The super grade of the same variety is the largest, followed by the first, second and third grades. Besides, individuals can buy two or three grades, and the price is cheaper. There are more immature people below grade three. Choosing dates depends on both appearance and fullness. Generally, you can buy Hetian jujube if you don't eat it often, and Ruoqiang jujube if you eat it often. Even if some dates in Hotan, Ruoqiang and other famous places are not very good, there may be good dates in ordinary places. The oldest jujube in Xinjiang is Hami jujube, which is said to be over 1500 years old, while Hetian jujube is only a teenager. Do you dare to say from ancient times to the present? Maybe somewhere in Xinjiang, there will be more dates than now.
Generally speaking, Xinjiang jujube is the largest seller of Hetian jujube, Hami jujube has the best medicinal effect, Ruoqiang jujube has the best taste, and Loulan jujube is the representative of Ruoqiang jujube. You can eat it directly or soak it in water to make soup. You can choose according to your own needs.