Dried Dark Plum Wu Mei Whole Fruit Bulk Sour Plum Soup Ingredient Smoky Aroma Thick Flesh 1 Jin 500g
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Description
Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, is the smoked and dried fruit of the plum tree. These whole dried plums feature thick reddish flesh and a characteristic smoky aroma from traditional processing. In TCM theory, Wu Mei is sour in flavor and associated with the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and the classic sour plum soup, this bulk ingredient is sold as a food-grade dried botanical for culinary and traditional herbal preparation.




Key Selling Points
- Authentic Wu Mei dried dark plum sourced from Guizhou with Yunnan-style thick flesh and red color
- Botanical source Prunus mume fruit traditionally smoke-dried then sun-dried for concentrated flavor
- Classic raw material for homemade suanmeitang sour plum soup and herbal decoctions
- Hand-selected whole fruit with plump texture and characteristic smoky aroma
- Can be ground into powder for convenient use in drinks and culinary recipes




Quality & Sensory
These dried plums typically show deep reddish-brown to black wrinkled skin with thick, pliable flesh. The aroma is distinctly smoky and fruity from traditional processing. When simmered, they release a rich sour taste with mild sweetness and a pleasant smoky depth.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried fruit raw herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 乌梅 |
| Pinyin | Wu Mei |
| Botanical Name | Prunus mume |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500 g (1 jin) |




Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional sour plum soup with licorice, hawthorn, and rock sugar
- Add to herbal decoctions following TCM formulas
- Grind into powder for blending into beverages or culinary dishes
- Use in seasonal summer drinks and household culinary recipes




Traditional Uses
In TCM, Wu Mei is traditionally associated with astringing and generating fluids, and it is a core ingredient in the classic sour plum soup enjoyed in summer. It is also traditionally simmered in decoctions, often paired with licorice, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel. Folk practice includes adding it to congee or steeping it in warm water as a tangy daily drink.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is bulk dried dark plum, Wu Mei (乌梅), the smoke-dried fruit of Prunus mume, sold as a food-grade raw herb in 500 g packaging.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory, Wu Mei is sour in flavor and linked to the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. It is traditionally valued for fluid-generating and astringent properties.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is most commonly simmered into sour plum soup with other herbs and sweetener, or decocted, ground into powder, or added to congee and drinks.


Additional information
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 10 cm |
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