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Candied Dates
- Candied oval date fruits
- Golden-brown to amber colour
- Fine lengthwise scoring and a sticky surface
Dry goods & condiments
Candied Dates
Candied oval date fruits; Golden-brown to amber colour; Fine lengthwise scoring and a sticky surface.
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3 identity clues
- Candied oval date fruits
- Golden-brown to amber colour
- Fine lengthwise scoring and a sticky surface
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 蜜棗
- English
- Candied Dates
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kurma Cina manisan
- Tagalog
- Minatamis na jujube
How to identify it
Check these features together: Candied oval date fruits; Golden-brown to amber colour; Fine lengthwise scoring and a sticky surface. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Candied Dates, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Dried Red Dates
- Small oval dried date fruits
- Deep red to red-brown skin
- Wrinkled surface around a hard stone
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Dried Figs
- Flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits
- Light to dark brown
- Small basal opening and many tiny seeds inside
How to identify it
Candied Dates: Candied oval date fruits. For Dried Red Dates, look for small oval dried date fruits. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Add a small amount to soup.
Choosing & preparing
Confirm candied-date labelling and whether stones remain; use the amount requested for sweetness.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Candied Dates, check candied oval date fruits. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要蜜棗，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Candied Dates, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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