Red Dates (aka Jujube or Ang Tso / Ang Cho among the Chinese) Red Dates are a sweet fruit that can be dried, 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. These fruits are native to Southern Asia but has become popular around the world. They are small round fruits with a seed-containing pit grow on large flowering shrubs or trees (Ziziphus jujuba). When ripe, they’re dark red or purple and may appear slightly wrinkled. Due to their sweet taste and chewy texture, they’re often dried and used in candies and desserts in parts of Asia where they commonly grow. In alternative medicine, they’re widely utilized to improve sleep and decrease anxiety.