History
Fruit of the jujube tree, Indian jujube or simply jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) is native to an area from China to Madagascar where it has been grown for over 4000 years. It was introduced to the West Indies in the 19th century.
It is also called "Chinese date" in some areas of the planet. This fruit is little known in the world but you can find it now on several continents in the tropics.
Varieties
There are various varieties of jujubes, numerous depending on where you are on the planet. The ornamental tree does not exceed 10m and has a short trunk with spreading branches, thorny and zigzag branches.
The leaves are oval and smooth, with green tails and white tails. This large fruit is eaten as an olive natural or dry. Jujubes change from green to yellow and finally to brown at maturity. To see if the fruit is ripe, you press it with his fingers, it removes its natural astringency.
Heath benefits
It is used in decoction to manufacture pellets against cough, bronchitis and pneumonia.
Uses
This large fruit like an olive is eaten naturally or dry. The jujube can be used locally as punch flavor, with candied fruit, liqueur or a paste. It is possible to dry it to extend its shelf life.
