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An Introduction to the Characteristics and Origin of Baode Oil Jujube

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Introduction: Legend has it that when Emperor Kangxi made an inspection tour, he passed through Panjiachuan in Baode and ate this jujube. Seeing its glossy, oil-like sheen, he named it Oil Jujube. At present, the county has more than 10,000 mu of jujube groves, with an annual output of 2.5 million kg. Main nutrients: sugar, protein, fat, vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron. Characteristics: this jujube is deep red, glossy and bright, large, small-pitted, thick-fleshed, high in sugar, high in fat, and easy to store. Dried jujubes are elastic, with flesh as smooth as oil; when broken open by hand, they can stretch out 3-4 cm of oily strands, and they are rich in nutritional value.

Introduction: Legend has it that when Emperor Kangxi made an inspection tour, he passed through Panjiachuan in Baode and ate this jujube. Seeing its glossy, oil-like sheen, he named it Oil Jujube. At present, the county has more than 10,000 mu of jujube groves, with an annual output of 2.5 million kg.

Main nutrients: sugar, protein, fat, vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron.

Characteristics: this jujube is deep red, glossy and bright, large, small-pitted, thick-fleshed, high in sugar, high in fat, and easy to store. Dried jujubes are elastic, with flesh as smooth as oil; when broken open by hand, they can stretch out 3-4 cm of oily strands, and they are rich in nutritional value.

Functions: replenishes qi, nourishes blood, and strengthens the stomach.

Highest award: one of Shanxi's top ten famous jujubes; tasted and named during Emperor Kangxi's inspection tour.

Origin: Baode County.

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