During drying, the sugars in the fruit become concentrated, and additional sugar may be added during processing. Jujube fruits are low in calories and high in fiber.
They also offer several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. Jujube fruits have long been used in alternative medicine to treat conditions like insomnia and anxiety.
Animal and test-tube studies indicate that the fruit may offer impressive health benefits for your nervous system, immunity, and digestion. Jujube fruits are rich in several antioxidant compounds, primarily flavonoids, polysaccharides, and triterpenic acids. They also contain high levels of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant as well 4. Antioxidants are compounds that can prevent and reverse damage caused by excess free radicals 5.
Free radical damage is thought to be a major contributor to several chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers 5 , 6 , 7. One animal study found that the antioxidant activity of jujube flavonoids helped reduce stress and inflammation caused by free radical damage in the liver 8.
Jujubes are widely used in alternative medicine to improve sleep quality and brain function. Emerging research suggests their unique antioxidants may be responsible for these effects. Jujube fruit and seed extracts have been found to increase sleep time and quality in rats 9 , Also, the fruit is often prescribed by alternative medicine practitioners to decrease anxiety. Furthermore, animal and test-tube studies indicate that it may improve memory and help protect brain cells from damage by nerve-destroying compounds 4.
That said, the seeds themselves are not usually eaten 11 , 12 , 13 , More human research is needed to fully understand how jujube extract may affect your brain and nervous system. One test-tube study noted that jujube polysaccharides, which are natural sugars with antioxidant properties, may fend off free radicals, neutralize harmful cells, and decrease inflammation Decreased levels of inflammation and free radicals can help prevent chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes Another study found that jujube lignins, a type of fiber with antioxidant properties, promoted the production of immune cells and increased the rate at which these cells neutralized harmful compounds In a rat study, jujube extract boosted immune cells called natural killer cells, which can destroy harmful invader cells Jujube fruit is also rich in vitamin C, which is thought to have powerful anticancer properties.
One mouse study found high-dose vitamin C injections killed thyroid cancer cells 3 , Plus, test-tube studies have found that jujube extracts kill several types of cancer cells, including ovarian, cervical, breast, liver, colon, and skin cancer cells 20 , 21 , 22 , Researchers believe that these benefits are primarily a result of the antioxidant compounds in the fruit.
Still, most of these studies were conducted in animals or test tubes, so more research in humans is needed before any firm conclusions can be drawn. This nutrient helps soften and add bulk to your stool. As a result, it speeds up the movement of food through your digestive tract and reduces constipation 26 , 27 , In one study, jujube polysaccharide extracts strengthened the intestinal lining of rats with colitis, which improved their digestive symptoms Finally, the fiber in jujube may serve as food for your beneficial gut bacteria , allowing them to grow and overtake harmful bacteria Jujubes are rich in antioxidants.
Jujube noun A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus mauritiana. Date noun A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time. Jujube noun The fruit of this tree, also known as Chinese date. Date noun A point in time.
Jujube noun North America A type of candy; specific type varies by country. Date noun rare Assigned end; conclusion.
Jujube noun The sweet and edible drupes fruits of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees, of the genus Zizyphus, especially the Zizyphus jujuba, Zizyphus vulgaris, Zizyphus mucronata, and Zizyphus Lotus. Date noun obsolete Given or assigned length of life; duration. Jujube noun A chewy gelatinous lozenge made of or in imitation of, or flavored with, the jujube fruit.
Date noun A pre-arranged meeting. Jujube noun spiny tree having dark red edible fruits. Date noun One's companion for social activities or occasions. Jujube noun dark red plum-like fruit of Old World buckthorn trees. Date noun A romantic meeting or outing with a lover or potential lover, or the person so met.
Jujube noun chewy fruit-flavored jellied candy sometimes medicated to soothe a sore throat. Date verb transitive To note the time of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution. Jujube noun the edible berrylike fruit of a Eurasian plant, formerly taken as a cure for coughs. Date verb transitive To note or fix the time of an event ; to give the date of.
Jujube noun a jujube-flavoured lozenge or sweet. Date verb transitive To determine the age of something. Jujube noun the shrub or small tree that produces the jujube fruit, native to the warmer regions of Eurasia. Date verb transitive To take someone on a date, or a series of dates.
Jujube Ziziphus jujuba, commonly called jujube ; sometimes jujuba , red date, Chinese date, Chinese jujube is a species in the genus of Ziziphus some of whose other species are also sometimes referred to as jujube , in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. Date verb To have a steady relationship with; to be romantically involved with. Date verb To have a steady relationship with each other; to be romantically involved with each other. Date verb intransitive To become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion, become less appealing or attractive, etc.
Date verb To have beginning; to begin; to be dated or reckoned. Date noun The fruit of the date palm; also, the date palm itself. Date noun That addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc.
Date noun The point of time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time; epoch; as, the date of a battle. Date noun Assigned end; conclusion. Date noun Given or assigned length of life; dyration. Date verb To note the time of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution; as, to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter. Date verb To note or fix the time of, as of an event; to give the date of; as, to date the building of the pyramids.
Date verb To have beginning; to begin; to be dated or reckoned; - with from. Date noun sweet edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed. Jujube Illustrations. What is the difference between date palm and red date? March 21, Date palm is the fruit of date palm tree, also known as Iraqi candied dates. The flesh is sweeter than red dates. Jujube is also known as jujube fruit, dried jujube and red date.
It originated in China and has been in China for more than 4, years. It has been since ancient times. The taste of date palm and jujube fruit is completely different. The taste of date palm is more similar to that of dried persimmon. The date palm has a unique flavor of palm date. The sweetness of the date is very high and it is delicious, but it is now used for soup.
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