Ruoqiang Red Dates Grade 1

1. Product Characteristics

Grade I Ruoqiang red dates is grown in Aksu, Xinjiang, and belongs to the small to medium-fruited red dates variety. The fruit is long obovate in shape, with a regular form and uniform size. The skin is deep red to purple-red, with a glossy surface. A natural thin frost layer covers the fruit, giving it a greyish-white appearance – hence the name "Ruoqiang red dates". The flesh is greenish-white, with a dense texture. After drying, the flesh remains plump and resilient, with a fine, delicate texture and a noticeable melt-in-the-mouth quality. The pit is small, giving a high edible rate. The taste is clean and sweet, with a pure red dates aroma, thin skin, and thick flesh, leaving no residue after chewing.

Grade I Ruoqiang red dates is graded according to national standards, with uniform fruit size and high colour consistency. It is a mainstream grade in the market. Compared with Jun red dates, Ruoqiang red dates is smaller in size, with finer flesh and higher sweetness. The taste is more on the clean and sweet side rather than rich and mellow, making it suitable for consumers who prefer smaller fruits and a delicate texture.

Specifications

3. Uses

With its fine flesh, thin skin, and small pit, Grade I Ruoqiang red dates is suited for ready-to-eat and health-focused applications, offering a clear differentiation from Jun red dates. Jun red dates has thick flesh that holds up well to long cooking; Ruoqiang red dates has fine, sweet flesh, better suited for direct consumption and short steeping.

Ready to eat: Grade I Ruoqiang red dates has thin skin and fine flesh, with a clean, sweet taste that melts in the mouth. Suitable as a daily snack, as well as for office tea breaks and home fruit platters.

Tea infusion: The fine flesh releases a clean, sweet flavour when steeped in water, making it suitable for red date and goji berry tea or red date and longan tea. The flesh becomes soft after steeping and can be eaten.

Light soups and desserts: Suitable for snow fungus soup, red date and lotus seed soup, and other dishes that require shorter cooking times. The clean sweetness infuses into the soup, while the flesh remains fine and does not become gritty.

Pastry fillings: The fine flesh is suitable for red dates paste fillings and red dates cakes – products where a smooth, fine texture is required, with minimal graininess.

4. Usage Scenarios

Grade I Ruoqiang red dates is suitable for scenarios where a clean, sweet taste and delicate texture are preferred.

Household daily consumption: With its thin skin, fine flesh, and clean, sweet taste, Grade I Ruoqiang red dates is suitable for everyday snacking and tea drinking at home. The small fruit size makes it easy to portion and serve.

Bakeries: The fine flesh makes it suitable for red dates paste cakes and red date cakes. Compared with Jun red dates, Ruoqiang red dates produces a smoother, more refined paste, making it ideal for products where a fine texture is important.

Tea and health food products: Grade I Ruoqiang red dates has a clean, sweet taste and performs well when steeped, making it suitable for health tea blends and ready-to-eat red date slices.

Retail: As a mainstream grade with good appearance and moderate pricing, Grade I Ruoqiang red dates is suitable for retail channels.

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, irrigation from Tianshan snowmelt, and sandy loam soil. The Ruoqiang red dates variety originated in Xinzheng, Henan. After being introduced to Xinjiang, it developed its thin skin, fine flesh, and high sugar content due to the unique climate and soil conditions.

Grade I Ruoqiang red dates is sourced from high-quality Ruoqiang red dates raw materials in the Aksu production area and graded according to national standards. The harvest season is concentrated from September to October, with fruits harvested after full maturity to ensure fine flesh texture and adequate sugar accumulation.

6. Production Process

After harvest, the Ruoqiang red datess are graded according to national standards. Grade I Ruoqiang red dates must meet requirements for regular 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 Ruoqiang red dates from Aksu, Xinjiang.

Grading: Strict implementation of Grade I standards; regular 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.