Ziziphus jujuba, commonly known as the jujube,[3][4] is a species of Ziziphus. It is in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae). It is used mainly as a shade tree which also bears fruit. Trees can grow to heights of eight to ten meters if left uncut.
| Jujube | |
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| Plate from the book Flora de Filipinas | |
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| Ziziphus jujuba, habitus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Ziziphus |
| Species: | Z. jujuba |
| Binomial name | |
| Ziziphus jujuba Mill. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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| Azufaifas fcm.jpg | |
| Fresh jujube fruit | |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 331 kJ (79 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 20.23 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Water | 77.86 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 40 μg (4%) |
| Thiamine (Vit. B1) | 0.02 mg (2%) |
| Riboflavin (Vit. B2) | 0.04 mg (3%) |
| Niacin (Vit. B3) | 0.9 mg (6%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081 mg (6%) |
| Vitamin C | 69 mg (115%) |
| Calcium | 21 mg (2%) |
| Iron | 0.48 mg (4%) |
| Magnesium | 10 mg (3%) |
| Manganese | 0.084 mg (4%) |
| Phosphorus | 23 mg (3%) |
| Potassium | 250 mg (5%) |
| Sodium | 3 mg (0%) |
| Zinc | 0.05 mg (1%) |
| Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database | |
| Ziziphus jujuba MS 2461.JPG | |
| Jujube fruit naturally turns red upon drying. | |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 1,201 kJ (287 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 73.6 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Water | 19.7 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 0 μg (0%) |
| Thiamine (Vit. B1) | 0.21 mg (16%) |
| Riboflavin (Vit. B2) | 0.36 mg (24%) |
| Niacin (Vit. B3) | 0.5 mg (3%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg (0%) |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg (22%) |
| Calcium | 79 mg (8%) |
| Iron | 1.8 mg (14%) |
| Magnesium | 37 mg (10%) |
| Manganese | 0.305 mg (15%) |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg (14%) |
| Potassium | 531 mg (11%) |
| Sodium | 9 mg (0%) |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg (2%) |
| Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database | |
The fruits of this tree were used to make bread, wine and preservatives, as well as being believed to cure certain ailments. It was used commonly in cough drops and other medicines, and its spread through trade and broad use is believed to be the reason for the widespread nature of the plant.
Jujube fruits are one centimeter in diameter and are reported to have a sweet flavor. They are commonly consumed within other food products, but may also be dried or simply sold raw.
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