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Basic Introduction to Ciping Blackened Dates Blackened dates, also known as smoked or charred dates, are made by selecting ripe fresh dates and processing them through boiling, kiln smoking, and air-drying. Just the kiln smoking process alone requires three repetitions over six days, involving “three kiln cycles and six water treatments.” After processing, the blackened dates have a dark purple luster, fine patterns, and a special sweet and fragrant taste. According to old county records: “The county is a major producer of dates. Fresh dates are smoked with fire using a unique technique, which is particularly refined. They are sold in large quantities to southern provinces, with profits reaching hundreds of thousands of bags each year.” The product not only serves the local market but is also popular in Hong Kong, Macao, and Southeast Asian countries and regions. Nutritional Value 1. Blackened dates are rich in vitamins, greatly enhancing the body's immunity and showing notable therapeutic effects for diseases such as cancer of the cardia, lung cancer, and hemoptysis. 2. Blackened dates have a sweet and warm nature, capable of nourishing the liver and kidneys and moisturizing the body. 3. The most significant feature of blackened dates is... Product Characteristics…