Wu Mei Powder Dark Plum Powder 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Powder for Drinks and Culinary Use

Wu Mei Powder (乌梅粉), made from dark plum, the smoked fruit of Prunus mume, is a finely ground Chinese herbal powder. In TCM theory, dark plum is sour in flavor and neutral in nature and is traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and large intestine channels. This versatile powder can be stirred into drinks, blended into formulas, or used in culinary applications.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground powder made from dried dark plum fruit
• Botanical source Prunus mume known in TCM as Wu Mei 乌梅
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its sour neutral profile
• Convenient powdered form for drinks, blends, and culinary use
• Sourced from Anhui with a 36 month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically a grayish brown to dark brown fine powder with a characteristic smoky, sour plum aroma. In taste it is distinctly sour with a mild smoky undertone, whether stirred into water or mixed into food.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal drinks
• Blend into custom herbal powder formulas
• Add to congee or culinary recipes for a sour plum note
• Use in seasonal plum flavored beverages

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Mei has long been used in decoctions and formulas, often paired with herbs such as licorice root or hawthorn in sour flavored blends. Powdered dark plum is convenient for daily drinks, and in folk custom sour plum preparations are popular in summer as a refreshing traditional beverage base.

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