The fruit of the Ziziphus spina-christi, also known as the Christ's thorn jujube, is edible and can be eaten fresh or dried. The fruit is about 1 cm in diameter and is sometimes sweet, but its flavor and texture are not as good as other Ziziphus species. The fruit is high in carbohydrates, including starch, glucose, fructose, and sucrose, and contains up to 1000 mg of vitamin C per 100 g

Gaba fruits are low in calories, rich in fibre and other nutrients, and in alternative medicine, they are widely utilized to improve sleep and decrease anxiety. It also makes an excellent and healthy snack.