Jujube is classed with the raisin, date, and fig as a pectoral fruit, being nutritive and demulcent. Zizyphus jujuba is also called Chinese date.
Jujube fruit is used to strengthen the stomach in traditional Chinese medicine.
Safety Data Jujube fruit is edible. It is eaten both fresh and dried. In paste form, it is also used in desserts and pastries in China and Japan. No cases of toxicity are reported. Zipy Corp. All rights reserved.