Dried Dark Plum Granules Wu Mei 乌梅 Bulk Smoked Plum Fruit for Sour Plum Drink Decoction 500g
$6.55 – $45.09Price range: $6.55 through $45.09
Description
Dried Dark Plum Granules, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from the smoked and sun-dried fruit of Prunus mume. These granular plum fruit pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with the sour flavor and used in herbal practice for their astringent nature. In TCM theory, Wu Mei enters the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. Commonly simmered into sour plum drinks, decoctions, and culinary blends. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.



Key Selling Points
- Authentic Wu Mei 乌梅 dried dark plum fruit granules from China
- Botanical source Prunus mume, processed by traditional smoking and sun-drying
- Granular cut form convenient for decoction, tea bags, and blended drinks
- Traditionally valued in TCM for its sour flavor and astringent nature
- Bulk 500g pack suitable for sour plum soup, herbal tea, and culinary use



Quality & Sensory
Typically deep brownish-black in color with a wrinkled, dense texture and a distinct smoky, tangy aroma. When simmered, the granules typically release a pleasantly sour, slightly smoky taste that forms the classic base of sour plum beverages.



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



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional Chinese sour plum drink with other herbal ingredients
- Add to herbal decoctions and wellness teas
- Use in culinary recipes such as sauces, stews, and braised dishes
- Fill into triangle tea bags for convenient brewing



Traditional Uses
In TCM, Wu Mei is traditionally associated with astringent and sour properties and has long been included in classical formulas and household preparations. It is most famously simmered with hawthorn, licorice, osmanthus, and rock sugar to make suanmeitang, the traditional sour plum drink enjoyed in summer. It is also added to decoctions and culinary dishes for its distinctive tangy depth.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried dark plum fruit flesh granules, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, processed by traditional smoking and sun-drying.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, Wu Mei is traditionally associated with sour and astringent properties and is a classic ingredient in sour plum drinks and herbal decoctions.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water with ingredients like hawthorn, licorice, and sweetener to make traditional sour plum beverage, or added to culinary dishes.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Plum meat, Hawthorn meat, Tangerine peel, Roselle, Mint leaves, Licorice, Osmanthus |
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