Jujube fruit is scientifically called as Ziziphus jujube and grows mostly in China, Europe, southern and eastern Asia. It is a small to medium-sized, spreading deciduous tree of about 5-7 meters ... Today, candies called “jujubes” unfortunately don’t contain any actual jujube juice — however, the good news is that jujube fruits are alive and well. Also called red dates, jujube can be eaten fresh, raw or infused into tea. Jujube, either of two species of small spiny trees of the genus Ziziphus and their edible fruit. Jujube fruits are eaten fresh, dried, boiled, stewed, baked, and candied and have been cultivated in parts of Asia for millennia. Learn more about jujube trees and their fruits. Health benefits of jujube include its ability to improve skin health, cleanse the blood, stimulate restful sleep, boost immunity, aid in weight loss, and detoxify the body.
