Premium Wholesale Candied Jujube (Chinese Honey Dates / Mi Zao) – Bulk Supplier
Our direct-sourced Candied Jujubes (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), traditionally known as Mi Zao or Honey Dates, represent a timeless delicacy of Asian culinary and herbal heritage. Selected from large, fleshy, thin-skinned Chinese red dates, the fresh fruits are meticulously vertical-slitted across their outer skin to allow deep absorption during slow-cooking infusion with natural honey and pure maltose syrup. Gently dehydrated under low thermal control, our candied jujubes develop a translucent golden-amber sheen, dense chewy pulp, and an irresistibly smooth honeyed sweetness. They serve as an essential functional ingredient for herbal soup kits, botanical teas, pastry fillings, and retail snack packs worldwide.
Why Partner with Us for Wholesale Candied Jujubes?
- Traditional Honey Infusion Craftsmanship: Expertly slow-cooked with real honey to ensure deep sugar penetration, golden color retention, and soft chewiness.
- Uniform Skin Slitting & Plump Flesh: High flesh-to-pit ratio featuring neatly slitted outer skins that release rich sweetness seamlessly into broths and hot teas.
- Strict Mechanical Sizing & Clean Processing: Multi-pass optical sorting, size grading, and metal detection ensure ≥99.8% physical purity.
- Comprehensive Export Safety Compliance: Non-GMO, zero sulfur bleaching, fully tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial safety in compliance with EU and FDA regulations.
Nutritional Profile & Culinary Functional Value
Combining the natural goodness of sun-ripened jujubes with pure honey creates a versatile nutrient-dense fruit ingredient. Candied jujubes provide unique functional food benefits:
- Natural Broth Sweetener in Culinary Soups: Dissolves rich honey-jujube sweetness gradually into long-simmered herbal broths and tonic stews.
- Rich in Bioavailable Energy: Natural glucose, fructose, and maltose provide quick, sustained energy for sports nutrition and sweet snacks.
- Dietary Fiber & Mineral Density: Delivers essential iron, potassium, and soluble fiber for healthy digestion and blood energy vitality.
- Excellent Baking & Pastry Stability: Translucent chewy pulp holds shape and texture exceptionally well in sweet dumplings, mooncakes, and steamed cakes.
Technical Specifications & Quality Benchmarks
| Technical Parameter | Specification Benchmark Value | Testing Standard / Method |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ziziphus jujuba Mill. | Taxonomic Verification |
| Appearance & Color | Oval candied dates with fine vertical skin slits; Glossy golden-amber to light brown | Visual Inspection Scale |
| Size Caliber Grades | Jumbo (> 3.5cm), Large (3.0 — 3.5cm), Medium (2.5 — 3.0cm) | Mechanical Ring Sieve |
| Moisture Content | 16.0% — 20.0% | AOAC Electrical Moisture Meter |
| Total Sugar Content | ≥ 70.0% (Natural Jujube Sugar + Honey & Maltose) | HPLC Analysis |
| Purity & Physical Defects | ≥ 99.8% (Foreign bodies 0%; Mold/Insect damage < 0.2%) | Optical Control & Manual Inspection |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | Unsulfured (< 10 mg/kg) or Compliant Limit (< 100 mg/kg upon spec) | Monier-Williams Titration |
| Heavy Metal Safety | Lead ≤ 0.5 ppm, Arsenic ≤ 0.2 ppm, Cadmium ≤ 0.1 ppm | ICP-MS Testing |
| Microbiological Limits | TPC < 10,000 CFU/g; Yeast/Mold < 500 CFU/g; Salmonella Negative / 25g | ISO Microbiology Protocols |
B2B Applications & Industrial OEM Customization
Our wholesale candied jujubes serve diverse trade channels and industrial applications worldwide:
1. Herbal Tonic Soup Kits & Wellness Teas
An indispensable natural ingredient in Asian herbal soup mix packs and fruit teas, balancing flavors and imparting rich honey notes.
2. Pastry Fillings & Confectionery
Chewy, high-sugar pulp is chopped or mashed into delicious paste for glutinous rice dumplings, mooncakes, and traditional sweet pastries.
3. Retail Grocery & Private Label Brands
Tailored retail packaging options (stand-up zipper pouches, clear bags, PET jars) customized with artwork for supermarket distribution.
Packaging Options, Storage & International Logistics
To preserve golden translucency, maintain chewy moisture, and prevent sugar crystallization or stickiness during maritime freight, our export packing adheres to strict protective standards:
- Standard Bulk Industrial Packaging: 10 kg or 15 kg heavy-duty corrugated cartons containing a food-grade polyethylene (PE) protective inner liner bag.
- OEM Private Label Retail Options: Custom printed stand-up zipper pouches (250g, 500g, 1kg) or composite PET containers with custom brand artwork printing.
- Warehouse Storage Requirements: Store in a cool, dark, and dry warehouse ($<18^\circ\text{C}$, relative humidity $<50\%$). Keep away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Under cool storage, product freshness is preserved for up to 12–18 months.
- Global Logistics Capabilities: Fast dispatch from Qingdao, Tianjin, or Shanghai ports complete with Phytosanitary Certificates, Health Certificates, Certificates of Origin, and COA attached to every shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How are Candied Jujubes (Mi Zao) produced, and why are fine vertical slits cut into the skin?
Candied Jujubes are made from plump jujubes that have hundreds of fine vertical slits mechanically cut into their skin before being slow-cooked in natural honey and maltose syrup. These slits allow the honey syrup to penetrate deeply into the flesh during cooking and dehydrating, creating a translucent amber texture and rich sweetness while ensuring fast flavor release when brewed in soups or teas.
Q2: How do you prevent bulk candied jujubes from sticking together or sugar-crystallizing in ocean transit?
We strictly manage the final moisture content (16%–20%) and maltose-to-sucrose ratio during cooking to prevent sugar crystallization. Every carton is lined with a food-grade PE barrier bag to block external ambient humidity, maintaining a supple, free-flowing product throughout international ocean shipping.
Q3: Do your candied jujubes comply with EU MRL and US FDA pesticide residue regulations?
Yes. Every production batch undergoes comprehensive third-party lab testing (SGS or Eurofins). We issue official Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming zero heavy metal toxicity, safe microbiological counts, and full pesticide residue compliance with EU MRL regulations and FDA guidelines.
Q4: What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and sample lead time?
Our minimum order quantity for standard 10kg/15kg bulk export cartons is 1 Metric Ton (1,000 kg). Full container loads receive optimized volume tier pricing. Free sample packages (250g–500g) are readily available for prospective corporate buyers upon request (buyer covers express air freight).
Request Wholesale Quotation & Free Samples Today
Partner with a direct, origin-verified producer for traditional Candied Jujubes (Mi Zao). Contact our international B2B export team today to receive product specifications, official COA reports, real-time volume pricing, and sample packages within 12 business hours.
