Looking and tasting like an apple and a date fused into one species, the Jujube has fast become one of L.A.'s multicultural fruit treasures. Originating in China, and transplanted here with very ...

Jujube fruit is packed full of vitamins and minerals. Some say its health benefits also extend to sleep, digestion, and more. (Photo credit: Szefei/Dreamstime) Jujube fruit has been eaten and used in ...

Let’s get one thing straight: The fruit from the jujube tree has nothing in common with the corn-starch confectionary of the same name. You won’t lose a filling while chewing on a jujube right off the ...

Jujubes are a sweet fruit that can be dried and used in desserts or eaten fresh and alone as a healthy snack. When eaten fresh, they’re low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants. Jujube fruit ...

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the dry jujube. They identified the genomic region that underlies the sugar and acid content of the fruits -- a key factor in jujube domestication -- as well ...

Jujube fruit is a sweet, low-calorie fruit high in fiber and antioxidants. Eating jujube may help with digestion and improve sleep. Dried jujube has more sugar, so eat it in moderation. Avoid it if ...

Jujube fruit is a nutritious option with plenty of vitamins and minerals. And no, were not talking about the candy, but the real fruit. Like most other fruits, jujubes contain a significant amount of ...

Genes involved in creating sweet jujube fruits with the right amount of tartness played an important role in the domestication of this popular Asian fruit, according to genomic analyses by Jian Huang ...

ITHACA, NY--The high quality genome sequence of the dry jujube, along with sequences from trees throughout its range, have illuminated the domestication history of this ancient fruit tree, which ...