Where do milk jujubes come from? A detailed introduction to the main production areas
Milk jujube is different from red jujube and green jujube; it is a jujube with a very unique taste. There are quite a lot of people who love milk jujube, but many people are not clear about where milk jujube comes from. Below is an introduction to where milk jujube comes from.
Milk jujube comes from Taiwan, China, with more in the Gaoping Plain.
Taiwan milk jujube, which belongs to the genus Ziziphus, is also known as maoye jujube, with other names including Indian jujube, Burmese jujube, and Xixi fruit. Taiwan milk jujube originated in southern Asia Minor, North Africa, and eastern India. Since it was introduced from Taiwan, China in the mid-to-late 1990s, it has been rapidly promoted and planted in Guangdong, Fujian and other places in China.
Taiwan milk jujube is famous for its crisp and sweet fruit, fresh and refreshing taste, and unique flavor. The flesh contains rich vitamins, a variety of minerals, dietary fiber and a large amount of flavonoids.