Jujube, the red date, is one of the most loved snacks across Afghanistan and Central Asia, and one of the best kept secrets on our shelf. Sweet, chewy and naturally nutritious, here is why a bag deserves a place in your cupboard.
What is a jujube?
Despite the name red date, jujube is its own fruit. Dried, it becomes wrinkled and deep red brown, with a sweetness somewhere between a date and an apple, and a soft, chewy bite. It has been eaten and used in traditional wellbeing across Asia for thousands of years.
Naturally sweet, nothing added
Kangina jujube is simply dried fruit, with no added sugar or syrup. That natural sweetness makes it a smart swap for sweets when a craving hits, and an easy yes for children.
A good source of goodness
Jujube is a good source of fibre and vitamin C, along with natural antioxidants. It is the kind of snack that satisfies and nourishes at the same time, rather than a quick sugar spike and a crash.
How to enjoy it
Eat it by the handful as a snack. Add it to a lunchbox or a trail mix with nuts. Steep a few in hot water for a naturally sweet, caffeine free tea. Simmer them into compotes, tagines and rice dishes for a gentle sweetness.
Why our jujube stands out
Grown and sun dried in the traditional way, our jujube keeps a clean, honest flavour with no preservatives. It also happens to be one of the best value premium snacks we sell.
A snack with heritage
For traders on the old routes, dried fruit like jujube was light, energy dense and long lasting, the original travel snack. That heritage is exactly what you taste today. It comes in 100g and 250g.
