Jujube 棗

1-2. Hongzao, sold in P.R. China, Shaanxi Yulin Tobacco Factory

3. Dazao, sold in P.R. China, Henan Xinzheng Tobacco Factory

植物學名為棗（Jujube）的水果，又稱紅棗或中國棗，是一種甜美的水果。棗生長在棗樹上，屬於槐科植物的果實。其外皮光滑，顏色可能為淡紅色或深紅色。棗可以生吃，也可用於製作乾果、蜜餞、果醬等料理。在亞洲地區，特別是中國和韓國，棗非常受歡迎，具有悠久的種植和食用歷史。棗富含豐富的維生素C、維生素A和礦物質如鈣、鐵和鉀，成為一種營養價值豐富的水果，並在不同的料理和傳統醫學中廣泛應用。

Jujube, also known as red date or Chinese date, is a sweet and flavorful fruit. It grows on the jujube tree, belonging to the buckthorn family of plants. Jujubes have smooth skin and come in various shades of red, ranging from light to deep red. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or used to make preserves, jams, and other culinary delights.

Jujubes are particularly popular in Asian countries, with China and Korea having a long history of cultivation and consumption. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and potassium, jujubes offer a wealth of nutritional benefits and are widely used in both cooking and traditional medicine in various cultures. Their delightful taste and nutritional value make them a cherished fruit enjoyed by many around the world.