Chinese red dates are one of the most popular foods used for health in China. Chinese people treat dates as a food, a health tonic, and a traditional herb.

Many traditional herbal formulas include dates as they are used for balancing the herbal formula, and the Qi and Blood for the body. Likewise, they are also used in cooking to balance the food. On special occasions many people use quality dates and give these as gifts to their friends and relatives.

These dates are red, soft on the outside, with a sweet smell. The inside is soft and moist. They are readily available throughout the year.