I've started telling people not to swallow the seed. They're not just hard most are pointed on both ends. No point in tempting fate. The fruit has great fiber though and the fresh fruits are sweet and crisp. I've eaten the Chinese or Red dates (seed removed/cooked in a heavy syrup and dried) and they are very good. The commercial dried jujubes from China weren't too good but I only bought some once so I need to try drying some myself. Otherwise the fresh product is only available from late July to early September.
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