Just Jujubes

The organic, California-grown, tree-ripened, sun-dried, natural antioxidant, non-gmo, vegan, gluten-free, whole red "date" superfruit!

Wellness

Ah, the age old question: What to toss in your gym bag for a post-workout boost? Sure, you could go for a protein bar or banana, but we say it’s not really a proper snack without a handful of jujubes working their magic.

Small yet mighty, these delicious tree-ripened morsels are mother nature’s original multi-vitamin, containing a wealth of phytonutrients, antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. For centuries, Jujubes have served as a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and were given to expecting mothers to boost health. Every time you nosh on a jujube instead, you’ll know you’re doing something truly good for body and soul.

You think (and eat) with well-being in mind, and we salute you. Gluten free, dairy free, fat free, vegan, and non-GMO, there is only one jujube in a sea of “superfoods” clamoring for attention. Here’s why you should take a chance on this little red fruit with big, boundless benefits:

  • Consider our Just Jujubes’ remarkable roots. California grown in dynamic Cuyama Valley soil, our fruit is warmed by the sun and refreshed by marine breezes. Thanks to this choice location, our fruit isn’t just extraordinarily tasty—research has shown that it showcases high levels of flavonoids, polphenols, and polysaccharides (that’s the stuff in red wine that’s so darn good for you). *

  • Jujubes—which are allowed to ripen and dry on the tree—keep their nutritional value longer. When dried, jujubes can last for months or even years (which is more than you can say for that well-meaning bag of produce languishing in your crisper drawer).

  • Peace of mind matters. We believe that, along with tasting good, our jujubes should do good, too. Our drought-tolerant, zero-waste crop is grown sustainably without pesticides. Our use of regenerative agriculture is changing the game.

Want clear eyes? Boosted energy? Jump in, the jujubes are fine! Experience a mountain of nutritional benefits bundled into one bold, burgundy package.

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  • Vitamins and Minerals

    The importance of vitamins and minerals cannot be overstated, and the amount of Vitamins C and Potassium found in fresh Jujube fruit is particularly impressive, with 100g having 20x more Vitamin C than citrus fruit and as much potassium as a banana.

  • Polyphenols

    Polyphenols are phytochemicals, meaning compounds found abundantly in natural plant food sources, that play an important role in maintaining your health and wellness.

    • The antioxidant effect of polyphenols offers holistic support for the aging neurological system, possibly combatting the early onset of dementia-like symptoms.
    • Polyphenols have been shown to reduce cardiovascular stress through the inhibition of LDL cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, oxidation. These compounds also increase the vasodilation of blood vessels to promote circulation.

  • Flavonoids

    Flavonoids, a group of polyphenols, are important dietary compounds best known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory behaviors.

    • Associated with cardiovascular disease prevention— and believed to keep the blood vessels healthy by keeping blood sugar levels in check— flavonoids further support normal blood pressure by inhibiting the physiological mechanisms that trigger hypertension.
    • Known to aid in the detoxification of potentially tissue-damaging molecules, flavonoids are therefore associated with decreased risk of certain types of cancers, including lung and breast cancer.
    • Flavonoids exhibit sedative and calming properties, which is the reason jujubes are used to treat anxiety and insomnia in traditional Chinese medicine.
      • * It is important to note that the amount of flavonoids required to provide these health benefits is not certain and needs further study.

  • Amino Acids

    Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, playing a vital role in almost all biological processes.

    • A large portion of our cells, muscles and tissue is made up of amino acids, meaning they carry out many important bodily functions, such as giving cells their structure. They also play a key role in the transport and the storage of nutrients.
    • Amino acids are also essential for healing wounds and repairing tissue, especially in the muscles, bones, skin, and hair.
    • Jujubes are packed with 18 out of the 22 most important amino acids while oranges have 9 out of the 22 and apples only 4 out of the 22.

  • Polysaccharides

    Polysaccharides are complex, long-chain carbohydrates that provide very important dietary elements, noted for their energy-providing properties as well as the positive influence on the immune system function and the inhibitory effect against inflammation and tumor growth.

  • Antioxidants

    Antioxidants are nutrients from food that protect the body against the damaging effect of free-radicals, the molecules that can damage cells. They are known to protect against inflammatory diseases, tumors and overall depression of the immune system. They play a role in prevention of heart disease, cancer and other diseases, such as asthma and Alzheimer’s.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • CCOF
  • Heart Healthy
  • USDA Organic
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • GLOBALG.A.P.