Characteristics of Jujube

Jujube Varieties

There are certain characteristics of Jujube that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Jujube is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Honey Jar, Sugar Cane, Li, Shanxi Li, Sherwood, Chico, Silverhill, Tigertooth, Winter Delight and Lang. Jujube varieties are not available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Round and its textureis Crunchy. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Jujube, its taste is sweet.

Jujube Color

Jujube color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Jujubes are available in shades of green, red and yellow.