Dates are naturally sweet fruit which is widely used in desserts. Let's meet jujube, the red date which has been used in Chinese medicine for 4000 years! There are several health benefits of jujube which make is one of the most widely used.
Booest immune system
Jujube contains 20 times more vitamin C than any citrus fruit. The vitamin C is known for boosting the immune system. The vitamin C also stimulates the production of white blood cells, which help to protect our body and fight with the invaders of our body.
Reduce stress
Studies proved that jujube can help with insomnia and anxiety. Since jujube fruit is an adaptogen, which can reduce stress.
According to USDA, the jujube fruit nutrient table is as follow: (per 100g)
water 77.86g
protein 1.2g
Ca 21mg
Fe 0.48mg
Mg 10mg
P 23mg
K 250mg
Vitamin C 69mg
Lipids(fat) 0g
Jujube is such an amazing food with all that nutrients and yet with no fat!
Let's bring this super fruit into mead making. Check the "jujube mead" recipe in the app, it will guide you through every step and make this yummy mead!
*For those who have diabetes should be careful about eating jujube since it contains a number of complex carbohydrates and can negatively impact blood sugar levels.