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Dried Red Dates
- Small oval dried date fruits
- Deep red to red-brown skin
- Wrinkled surface around a hard stone
Dry goods & condiments
Dried Red Dates
Small oval dried date fruits; Deep red to red-brown skin; Wrinkled surface around a hard stone.
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3 identity clues
- Small oval dried date fruits
- Deep red to red-brown skin
- Wrinkled surface around a hard stone
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 紅棗
- English
- Dried Red Dates
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kurma Cina kering
- Tagalog
- Pinatuyong pulang jujube
How to identify it
Check these features together: Small oval dried date fruits; Deep red to red-brown skin; Wrinkled surface around a hard stone. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Dried Red 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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Candied Dates
- Candied oval date fruits
- Golden-brown to amber colour
- Fine lengthwise scoring and a sticky surface
Compare
Goji Berries
- Elongated dried berries with tapered ends
- Orange-red to deep red
- Wrinkled skins enclosing small seeds
How to identify it
Dried Red Dates: Small oval dried date fruits. For Candied Dates, look for candied oval date fruits. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Add to soup, sweet soup or steamed dishes.
Choosing & preparing
Rinse and check whether pitted; split to remove the hard stone before adding to food.
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 Dried Red Dates, check small oval dried date fruits. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要紅棗，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Dried Red Dates, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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