Red Date Slices Grade 1

1. Product Characteristics

Grade I red date slices are produced in Aksu, Xinjiang, using high-quality grey jujube or Jun jujube as raw material, processed through pitting, slicing, and drying. The slices are ring-shaped or semi-ring-shaped thin pieces, with a regular, uniform appearance and moderate, even thickness. The colour ranges from deep red to reddish-brown, with the flesh portion appearing light yellow and clearly visible. The slices are well-dried, with a crisp or slightly chewy texture (depending on the drying level), a pure and rich jujube aroma, and a clean, sweet taste with no astringency or off-flavours. Grade I red date slices are a high-quality grade within the red date slice category, with high slice integrity, minimal broken pieces, and good colour consistency.

Specifications

3. Uses

With its sliced form and ready-to-use convenience as core advantages, Grade I red date slices are suited for quick steeping and ready-to-eat applications, offering a clear differentiation from whole jujubes and pitted jujubes.

Tea infusion: The slices have a large contact area with hot water, releasing jujube aroma and sweetness quickly after steeping. Suitable for red date and goji berry tea, red date and longan tea, and health tea blends. No long soaking time is required to extract flavour.

Baking addition: Can be added directly as a dried fruit ingredient to bread, biscuits, and cereals without the need for dicing or pitting. The slice form is easily recognisable in baked products, presenting a complete slice appearance.

Ready-to-eat snack: Grade I red date slices can be eaten directly, with a clean, sweet taste, making them suitable as a daily snack. The thin slice form makes portioning and serving easy.

Cereal and ready-to-eat products: Can be added directly to muesli, oatmeal, and mixed nut packs – suitable for both dry and wet consumption, whether steeped or eaten directly.

4. Usage Scenarios

Grade I red date slices are suitable for scenarios where convenience and quick flavour release are valued.

Tea brands and health food companies: Used in the production of red date tea bags and health tea blends. The slices release flavour quickly after steeping, making them suitable for standardised tea production.

Bakeries: Used in red date bread, red date biscuits, and red date cereal. The slice form remains clearly visible in the finished product, with no additional cutting or preparation required.

Retail: Grade I red date slices can be packaged in individual bags or jars for retail sale as steeping tea and ready-to-eat snacks.

Hotels and catering: Used for breakfast jujube tea and dessert preparation – simple to prepare and quick to serve.

5. Material (Origin & Raw Material)

Produced in Aksu, Xinjiang. Aksu is located in the premium fruit-growing belt at 41°N latitude, with ample annual sunshine, large day-night temperature differences, and irrigation from Tianshan snowmelt.

Grade I red date slices are sourced from high-quality grey jujube or Jun jujube in the Aksu production area. The raw jujubes are harvested after full maturity and graded before slicing.

6. Production Process

After pitting, the raw jujubes enter the slicing stage. The slice thickness is controlled to a moderate range, with regular and uniform slice shape. After slicing, the slices are dried to reduce moisture content to an appropriate level while preserving the jujube aroma and sweetness. After drying, the slices are graded to remove broken pieces, off-colour slices, and uneven slices, ensuring Grade I red date slices have complete shape and uniform thickness.

7. Quality Control

Raw material sourcing: High-quality red jujubes from Aksu.

Thickness control: Uniform and moderate slice thickness.

Drying control: Appropriate moisture content; jujube aroma and sweetness preserved.

Grading: Removal of broken pieces and off-colour slices.

Final inspection: Slice integrity, thickness uniformity, and colour consistency 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. Jujube 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 jujube 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.