New Delhi, July 7 -- Red Dates: Importance, Health Benefits And How To Use This Ancient Superfruit

Red dates, also known as jujube or Chinese dates, have been treasured in Asia for more than 4,000 years. Known scientifically as Ziziphus jujuba, this small red fruit holds a special place in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is called "hong zao" and used as both food and remedy. Today, modern nutrition science is catching up with what ancient healers always believed, red dates are one of nature's most complete health foods.

What Are Red Dates?

Red dates are small, round to oval fruits that turn deep red when ripe and develop a wrinkled appearance when dried. Fresh jujubes taste crisp and mildly sweet, similar to an apple, while drie...