The explosion index is off the charts! Have you eaten the precious jujubes?

"Date" will give birth to a precious son! When eating fruits to bring good luck, dates are a must. Domestic dates are not only big and sweet, but the sweet taste of the candied dates is even more unforgettable. The Council of Agriculture's Kaohsiung District Agricultural Improvement Station has improved a new variety of candied dates and launched the "exploding candied dates" with an explosive bursting index and a super high juice rate. It is currently in the production season, and it is the best time for consumers to try them!

The bursting "Kaohsiung No. 11-Jinmi" is unforgettable

Formerly known as Indian dates, now commonly known as candied dates, are a fruit loved by both young and old. They come in a variety of varieties, are rich in nutrients, and have strong antioxidant capabilities. They have always been the best fruit for New Year gifts or personal use. The Kaohsiung District Agricultural Improvement Station has been dedicated to the research and development of new varieties of candied dates for nearly a decade. This year, the "Kaohsiung No. 8 - Treasure" that was the most popular among consumers before the Lunar New Year was a standout. The "Kaohsiung No. 11 - Precious Honey" that will burst after the Lunar New Year will follow suit, allowing consumers to continue to enjoy the taste of "dates to happiness."

The director of the Kaohsiung market pointed out that, generally speaking, the market for candied dates as gifts is active before the New Year, but buying sentiment declines after the New Year. In addition to consumption habits, the main reason is that in the past, only golden peach and other candied date varieties were left after the Lunar New Year, and the quality was relatively unstable. The late-ripening variety launched by the Kaohsiung market in 2014 - Kaohsiung No. 11 "Zhenmi", is different from the "Golden Peach" variety. It looks like a sweet persimmon, has a super high juice rate, and an explosive juice index.

The candied dates are in full production after the Lunar New Year.

The average weight of "Zhenmi" fruit is 150±30 grams, and the sugar content is 12-15o Brix. It enters its peak production period after the Lunar New Year. At this time, the skin is thin and juicy, and it is known as the "bursting candied date". In the increasingly hot climate, the juicy candied dates have an excellent taste and are guaranteed to make you want to eat one bite after another.

Dates are rich in fructose, fiber, potassium (192mg/100g), calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins B1 and B2, especially vitamin C, with a content of up to 45-70mg/100g, which is twice that of lemons, four times that of cherries, and 20 times that of apples. It is known as a "natural vitamin C pill" and has excellent antioxidant properties. The flesh does not change color after slicing. When making juice or energy soup of apples and pears that are prone to browning, adding a small piece of candied dates will keep the juice from turning black the next day and has strong antioxidant properties.

Especially at this time, the "precious candied dates" have been baptized by waves of cold currents in winter. They are not only thin-skinned and juicy, but also reasonably priced. Consumers who are reluctant to buy expensive candied dates before the New Year can take advantage of these weeks to buy them and taste the healthy and high-quality taste. They can also do a thorough cleaning of the body at the same time, which is good for health.