Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Jujube eatin' this?


The Jujube, also known as the Chinese date, is a Fall fruit that has a mildly sweet taste and consistency similar to that of an apple although more airy. A ripe Jujube will be purplish-brown and eventually wrinkled, looking similar to a date. In the center of this fruit is a pit similar to the pit of an olive. This strange fruit is desired by many due to its high amount of Vitamin C which exceeds that of the citrus fruits. Jujubes are most commonly eaten as a snack, raw or candied. Many enjoy Jujubes with a cup of tea. In China Jujubes are sometimes used to make wine or vinegar.

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