Dried Dark Plum Wu Mei 500g Sugar Free Smoked Free Whole Fruit for Sour Plum Drink and Herbal Decoction

Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, the processed fruit of the smoked plum tree. These whole dried plums are unsweetened and traditionally smoke-dried rather than baked, preserving the character valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory Wu Mei is sour in flavor and associated with the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly simmered into sour plum drinks or used in herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried dark plum fruit prepared in the traditional Wu Mei style
• Botanical source Prunus mume with Chinese name 乌梅 and pinyin Wu Mei
• Sugar free and original flavor with no added sweeteners
• Traditionally smoke processed rather than baked for classic character
• Popular raw material for homemade sour plum soup and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

These dried plums typically show a deep brownish black wrinkled skin with a soft yet firm chewy flesh. The aroma is typically smoky and fruity with a distinct tart note. When simmered, the liquid typically turns reddish brown with a pleasantly sour, slightly smoky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional Chinese sour plum soup for summer refreshment
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Steep in hot water as a tart fruit infusion
• Use in culinary recipes such as braised dishes and sauces

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Wu Mei has long been valued for its sour and astringent nature and is traditionally associated with supporting fluid generation and calming internal discomfort. It is a core ingredient in the classic sour plum drink, often simmered with licorice, hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar. Families commonly prepare it during warm months as a cooling household beverage.

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