Premium Bulk Pitted Red Dates (Seedless Dried Jujube Fruit) Wholesale
Our Pitted Red Dates (also known as Seedless Dried Jujube) are sourced from premier agricultural orchards with abundant sunshine and optimal diurnal temperature variations. By implementing state-of-the-art mechanical pitting technology combined with multi-stage optical sorting and washing, we deliver uniform, clean, and 100% ready-to-use dates. Eliminating the hard central seed without tearing the luscious flesh, our seedless red dates retain their natural sweetness, chewy texture, and high nutritional density, making them an ideal raw material for global food processors, herbal tea blenders, health snack brands, and pharmaceutical distributors.
Why Source Our Premium Seedless Pitted Red Dates?
- High Precision Pit Removal: Automated pitting equipment leaves fruit integrity intact while maintaining pit-residue levels below 0.1%, ensuring absolute safety for automated industrial cutting, dicing, or direct snacking.
- Pure & Natural Process: 100% sun-dried and hot-air dehydrated, zero added sugar, no sulfur dioxide (SO2 free), no artificial colorants, and no chemical preservatives.
- Concentrated Nutrition & High Brix: Naturally boasting over 65° Brix sweetness, rich in Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP), Vitamin C, Iron, Dietary Fiber, and essential antioxidants.
- Stringent Quality Assurance: Every export batch undergoes thorough metal detection, X-ray pit scanning, micro-organism control, and heavy metal testing under BRC and ISO standards.
Technical Specifications & Physical-Chemical Parameters
| Parameter / Technical Specification | Commercial Standard / Standard Limit |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Pitted Red Dates / Seedless Dried Jujube Fruit |
| Botanical Source | Ziziphus jujuba Mill. |
| Appearance & Color | Uniform dark mahogany red skin, light brown flesh, cylindrical intact shape |
| Flavor & Odor | Naturally sweet, rich fruity aroma, free from foreign odor or fermentation |
| Pitting Pit Ratio Residue | < 0.1% (Max 1 pit per 10 kg batch allowance) |
| Moisture Content | 15% – 18% Max |
| Brix Level (Natural Sweetness) | ≥ 65° Brix |
| Grading Sizing (Fruit Length) | Medium: 2.5–3.2 cm | Large: 3.2–3.8 cm | Super: > 3.8 cm |
| Defect Rate (Imperfection/Skin Damage) | ≤ 2.0% Total Allowance |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Residue | Undetected (< 10 mg/kg – 100% Sulfur Free) |
| Microbiological Limits | TPC < 10,000 cfu/g; Mold & Yeast < 500 cfu/g; Salmonella & E.Coli: Negative |
| Heavy Metals & Pesticides | Compliant with EU & US FDA maximum residue limits (MRLs) |
Versatile B2B Food & Industrial Applications
Because the seed has been mechanically extracted, our pitted dates significantly save labor costs and improve machine processing safety for food manufacturers:
- Commercial Bakeries & Confectionery: Ideal ingredient for jujube cakes, bread, energy bars, fruit pastes, and chocolate fillings.
- Herbal Teas & Beverage Blends: Sliced or whole pitted jujubes blend seamlessly into traditional wellness teas, botanical infusions, and functional beverages.
- Healthy Snack Brands: Packaged directly into retail pouch bags as ready-to-eat dry fruit snacks or mixed trail-mix ingredients.
- Nutraceuticals & Extraction: High sugar content and concentrated bioactive compounds make it an excelente base for jujube liquid extract, powders, and dietary supplements.
Bulk Packaging Options & International Shipping Logistics
We provide full-chain supply reliability to ensure that every shipment arrives in pristine condition regardless of destination climate:
- Bulk Master Packaging: 10 kg or 12.5 kg inner food-grade PE vacuum bags inside double-corrugated export master cartons.
- OEM Retail Ready Packaging: 250g, 500g, or 1000g stand-up zipper pouches with customized multi-color printing.
- Container Loading Capacity: Approximately 12 Metric Tons per 20FT container / 24 Metric Tons per 40FT HQ container.
- Storage Recommendations: Store in cool, dry conditions (< 15°C, RH < 50%). Cold storage extends shelf life up to 24 months with zero color darkening.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is your quality assurance control regarding remaining pits in pitted dates?
A: We utilize advanced high-speed punching pitting machines combined with X-ray inspection and manual double-check belts. Our pit removal rate exceeds 99.9%, far surpassing general industry standards, ensuring maximum safety for consumer snacking and secondary machinery processing.
Q2: Are your pitted red dates treated with sulfur dioxide or chemical additives?
A: No. Our pitted red dates are 100% natural, non-GMO, and completely free from sulfur dioxide (SO2 free), sodium metabisulfite, added sugars, or synthetic preservatives. We employ controlled hot-air drying and physical pasteurization to guarantee long shelf life naturally.
Q3: Can you supply OEM private labeling and customized packaging for retail distribution?
A: Yes, we provide comprehensive OEM/ODM services. We offer various packaging solutions including stand-up pouches, plastic tubs, and nitrogen-filled bags with custom printing, barcode integration, and private brand labeling to meet local retail compliance in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Q4: Can we request pre-shipment samples and lab test reports prior to placing a bulk order?
A: Absolutely. We offer free express samples (500g–1000g) for physical evaluation, taste testing, and moisture analysis. Additionally, every commercial shipment is provided with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), Phytosanitary Certificate, and Quality Inspection Report.
Request Wholesale Pricing & Factory Specification Sheet
Looking for a reliable, high-volume supplier of premium pitted red dates? Contact our international B2B export specialists today to receive current FOB/CIF pricing, full product specification sheets, and free sample arrangements.
