Hotan Red Dates Grade 1

1. Product Characteristics

Grade I Hotan red dates is grown in Hetian, Xinjiang, and belongs to the large-fruited red dates variety. The fruit is obovate in shape, full and uniform in size. The skin is deep red, smooth and glossy, with slight wrinkles on the surface. The pit is slender and separates easily from the flesh. The flesh is thick and firm, with a pure red dates aroma and a sweet taste, without noticeable sourness or astringency. After drying, the flesh becomes dense and chewy. Grade I Hotan red dates is a high-quality grade with a prominent large-fruited character and good appearance, suitable for applications where product quality is clearly defined.

Specifications

3. Uses

With its thick flesh and high sweetness, Grade I Hotan red dates is suited for everyday consumption and bulk processing, offering a differentiated positioning from Grade I Hotan red dates. While the special grade is more suited for gifting and premium presentation, Grade I focuses more on practicality and value for money.

Everyday snack: Ready to eat straight from the bag. The thick, chewy flesh makes it a good choice for daily snacking, office tea breaks, and home fruit platters.

Soups and porridge: The flesh holds up well during cooking without breaking apart. Suitable for red date and snow fungus soup, red date porridge, and eight-treasure porridge. The red dates aroma is fully released after prolonged cooking, with sweetness infusing into the soup or porridge.

Tea infusion: Suitable for health teas such as red date and goji berry tea or red date and longan tea. The flesh becomes soft after soaking and can be eaten along with the tea.

Baking and pastry processing: The thick flesh is suitable for making red dates paste fillings and pastry products, ideal for mooncakes, red dates pastry, and red dates cakes.

4. Usage Scenarios

Grade I Hotan red dates is suitable for various everyday consumption and bulk processing scenarios, positioned as a value-for-money product.

Household daily consumption: Grade I Hotan red dates is moderately priced, making it suitable for everyday household purchase and consumption. It can be used as a snack, in soups, porridge, and other home cooking applications – a staple dried fruit in many households.

Institutional canteens: Suitable for breakfast porridge, soups, and pastry preparation in workplace and school canteens. Bulk purchasing helps control costs.

Food processing companies: With its thick flesh and stable sweetness, Grade I Hotan red dates is suitable for bulk purchasing for the production of red dates paste, red dates cakes, and red dates-filled mooncakes. The raw material cost is more advantageous compared to the special grade.

Bakeries and beverage shops: Suitable for in-store products such as red dates cakes, red date bread, and red date tea drinks. Stable quality meets daily production requirements.

5. Material (Origin & Raw Material)

Produced in Hetian, Xinjiang. Hetian is located in the premium fruit-growing belt at 41°N latitude, with ample annual sunshine, large day-night temperature differences, irrigation from Tianshan snowmelt, and sandy loam soil. The Hotan red dates variety originated in Taigu, Shanxi. After being introduced to Xinjiang, it developed its large size, thick flesh, thin skin, and small pit due to the unique climate and soil conditions.

Grade I Hotan red dates is sourced from high-quality Hotan red dates raw materials in the Hetian production area and graded according to national standards. The harvest season is from September to November each year, with fruits harvested after full maturity to ensure flesh fullness and sugar accumulation.

6. Production Process

After harvest, the red datess are graded by size and quality according to national standards. Grade I Hotan red dates must meet requirements for full shape, uniform size, and consistent colour. After grading, cleaning, drying, and other processing are provided according to customer requirements. Standardised quality control is applied throughout the process to ensure the fruits remain intact, free from damage and mould.

7. Quality Control

Raw material sourcing: High-quality Hotan red dates from Hetian, Xinjiang.

Grading: Strict implementation of Grade I standards; full shape and uniform size.

Appearance sorting: Removal of cracked, mouldy, and underripe fruits.

Final inspection: Shape, colour, and impurities checked.

8. Packaging & Shipping

Packaging: Standard export packaging uses cartons or composite bags with food-grade moisture-proof liners to ensure protection against moisture, pressure, and pests during transit. Custom packaging is available upon request, including small household packs, retail packs, and premium gift boxes. All packaging materials comply with food contact material safety standards.

Shipping: Sea freight, air freight, and rail transport are all available, with delivery to major domestic ports and overseas destinations. Shipments are made directly from the place of origin, with full traceability throughout the logistics chain to ensure safe and on-time delivery. red dates products are shelf-stable, resistant to damage, and well-suited for long-distance transport.

9. Delivery & Samples

Sample Service: Free samples are available and can be sent to your designated address. You are welcome to conduct your own inspections before placing an order. Samples are randomly selected from actual stock to ensure they match the batch shipment.

Lead Time: Orders are normally dispatched within 3–5 working days after confirmation. Large orders can be scheduled by negotiation. LCL consolidation is supported to accommodate mixed orders and flexible purchasing needs.

MOQ: Flexible order quantities – both small trial orders and bulk custom orders are welcome, negotiable based on actual requirements.

10. After-Sales Service

End-to-end follow-up: A dedicated representative will track your order from placement to delivery, providing real-time updates on shipping status.

Quality guarantee: If any quality issues are confirmed upon verification, returns or replacements will be negotiated.

After-sales response: Dedicated after-sales support with response within 24 hours of feedback.

Long-term partnership: Stable quality and sufficient supply throughout the year, with consistent availability in both peak and off-peak seasons.

11. Certifications & Compliance

Qualified for export commodity inspection, with full support for customs declaration and clearance

Products sourced from Xinjiang Aksu plantation bases, with raw materials traceable to specific production areas

Certificates of Origin, quality inspection reports, health certificates, and other documents available upon request

12. Exhibitions

13. FAQ

Q1: What is the minimum order quantity?

A: Flexible order quantities are supported – specifics can be negotiated.

Q2: Do you offer custom packaging and OEM services?

A: Yes. Packaging specifications, brand labels, and other customisations are available – feel free to discuss your requirements.

Q3: What is the shelf life of red dates products?

A: 12 months. Products should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, protected from moisture and pests.

Q4: Can I get a sample?

A: Yes, samples are provided free of charge – you only need to cover the shipping cost.