Shaanxi dog's head jujube
Yan'an, Shaanxi Province is not only a revolutionary holy land, but also a famous jujube producing area, with a history of more than 300 years of jujube cultivation. It belongs to the temperate semi-arid zone, with a dry climate and little rain, long sunshine hours, large temperature difference between day and night, and high sweetness of jujubes. Shaanxi's famous dog's head jujube is produced in Yan'an.
The quality of Shaanxi doghead bezoar is second only to Xinjiang Hetian bezoar. The fruit of the dog's head jujube is as large as an egg, and the flesh is rich, the core is small, and the sugar content is also quite high due to the long sunshine time. The growth cycle of dog's head bezoar is 100~110 days, flowering in June, coloring in late September, and ripening in early October. Therefore, autumn is the best time to buy fresh ko's head dates.
It should be reminded that the shelf life of dried jujube fruits at room temperature is generally less than one year according to the different water content. It is not recommended to choose jujubes with a shelf life of more than one year, because there is a high possibility that such jujubes will be added with preservatives or preservatives. In addition, jujubes that have been left for a long time have long worms and mold, so it is recommended to eat them as soon as possible after purchase.
Place of purchase: specialty stores, supermarkets, e-commerce channels
