Smoked Dark Plum Dried Fruit Snack 300g Jar Ready to Eat Wumei for Sour Plum Drink

Smoked Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wumei (乌梅), is the smoked dried fruit of Prunus mume. This 300g jar contains ready-to-eat preserved plums with a deep smoky aroma and tart flavor. In TCM theory, Wumei is traditionally associated with a sour, astringent nature and the Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly enjoyed as a snack or used to prepare traditional sour plum drinks.

Key Selling Points

• Ready-to-eat smoked dark plum dried fruit in a resealable 300g jar
• Known in TCM as Wumei (乌梅), the smoked fruit of Prunus mume
• Deep smoky aroma with a tart, astringent flavor
• Traditionally used in sour plum drinks and herbal decoctions
• Convenient office snack or ingredient for home preparations

Quality & Sensory

The plums are typically dark brown to black with a wrinkled, leathery texture and a pronounced smoky aroma from the smoking process. They taste intensely tart and astringent with mild sweetness. When simmered in water, they impart a deep amber color and a sour, smoky flavor to the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eaten directly as a ready-to-eat snack
• Simmered to make traditional sour plum drink
• Added to herbal decoctions or soups
• Used in congee or culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wumei is traditionally used to astringe and restrain, and is often included in formulas for its sour flavor. It is a key ingredient in the classic sour plum drink, a refreshing summer beverage. Traditionally, it is simmered with rock sugar and sometimes other herbs like hawthorn or licorice. It is also used in folk preparations for digestive support and as a cooling summer tea.

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