Jujube Fruit
Fruit jujube
Jujube is a deciduous shrub and Ziziphus Zizyphus is called in Latin. It is grown mainly in China and Asia (Indo-Syrian belt). However, its spread is unknown natural due to high volumes of crop worldwide.
Jujube plant
The plant has bright green foliage. The leaves have a margin toothed and grow up to 7 centimeters long and 3 inches wide. The base has three leaf veins. It has very small yellow-green flowers with five petals.
Characteristics of jujube fruit
The fruit of this plant is called jujube fruits. It is edible in nature. The jujube is oval-shaped until 2 or 3 centimeters in length. When the fruit is not ripe his skin is smooth and green. The immature fruit flavors like an apple. As the fruit matures, it becomes bright red oxide in the shade and then wrinkles. This gives the appearance of a date. Therefore this fruit is also known as Red Date. The jujube fruit is also called “Chinese Date.” The seed of the fruit is very hard and oblong in shape.
The cultivation of the plant jujube
Jujube plant has been harvested for over 4000 years for the fruit and its medicinal properties. The plant can thrive in a wide range of temperatures and different levels of precipitation. However, grows best in the summer months under conditions of adequate irrigation. Surprisingly, can survive temperatures up to -15 degrees and that is very different from many other plants between species. This allows the plant to grow jujube in desert conditions, where temperatures day and night are so varied. It can survive extreme heat and severe cold weather.
Jujube is the second largest plant cultivated in the southern region of Israel, mostly found around Avar Valley. A jujube tree in this region said that more than 300 years.
Uses of culinary jujube
Just plucked jujube and jujube candies and dried fruits are eaten as snacks or tea-time. These are available in black or red, the former being smoked to enhance the flavor. Tea sweet syrup jujube fruit is popularly available in Korea, Taiwan and China. Jujube canned tea and tea is also widely available.
Jujube fruits are also used in the preparation of jujube vinegar. However, this is not common. In some parts of the world, people also drink juice jujube. This fruit is also used to prepare sweet wines in China. Jujbes Pickles can be preserved and stored in Chinese liquor to be kept cool during the winter months. These are called ‘Spirit jujube’ or ‘jiu ZAO.
Moreover, many Chinese delicacies use stoned sweetened jujube additional flavorings. The use of jujube in Persian cuisine is not unknown either. The dried jujube are called “Annaba.
In India, the jujube fruit ripe or ‘Wine’ is consumed raw. However, Heraklion version of this fruit is eaten by dipping the jujube puncture and immature in a salt or sugar solution and that the marinade for a few weeks. Jujube candies into bottles can last about 3 months. In Southeast Asia, people eat raw green jujube with salt. There are even a source of drinking cold drink made of crushed jujube and cold water. Jujube are also sundries and powder for the off-season use on a daily basis for cooking and preparation of sweet dishes. It is sometimes also used to prepare chutneys and pickles.
In Africa, these fruits are the flesh and eaten with cakes. Jujube liquor known as “Cream ponsigue ‘is done in Venezuela.
The medicinal uses of fruit jujube
The medicinal properties of jujube fruits have been known for a long time. Countries like China and Korea, jujube fruits used as traditional medicines based on plants.
These fruits are considered to have properties to relieve stress. Jujube fruit powder is used to calm nerves and anxiety. This is a stress break popular in many parts of the world and also known for its properties of rejuvenation.
The fruit is also known to purify the blood and removing toxify the system. It feels good to clarify the skin and to prevent heart problems. Their antioxidant properties also help prevent cancer.
Ziziphin is a compound found in jujube leaves. If swallowed, se cree to remove the ability to recognize the sweet taste. Known for its calming properties, decoctions of jujube fruit is often used to treat sore throats.
The flesh of the fruit can be applied in cuts and wounds, as well as the rapid healing of ulcers. Jujube cold mixed with peppers and salt is said to cure indigestion and even biliousness. Dried mature jujube works as a mild laxative as well. Jujube seeds have sedative properties. If taken with butter, help prevent nausea and vomiting. During pregnancy, is known to reduce abdominal pain. They also help check rheumatism.
Other uses of jujube
India jujube plant is grown to act as host for americas America and the Caribbean produced by insects. These insects use nectar to create resinous reddish orange-lac. Long back, this was used to stain. Now, the lacquer is used for lacquer work, as Polish or varnishes, etc. In Burma, jujube fruits are used to dye silk threads and fabrics.