Created through specific extraction and synthesis techniques to capture the fruit’s aromatic compounds, it imparts the distinctive scent of dark plum to various foods and products. Rather than being a direct extract of the fruit itself, it is a scientifically formulated blend of concentrated aromatic ingredients capable of adding the signature sweet-and-sour taste and smoky aroma of dark plum, thereby enhancing the product’s sensory appeal.
Key Characteristics:
Appearance: Pale yellow, volatile, transparent liquid; uniform color, free from impurities.
Aroma: Rich, fresh Wumei (smoked plum) aroma with a slight smoky note; pure, natural scent with good persistence.
Solubility: Soluble in water (approx. 0.2%), insoluble in fats/oils; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and propylene glycol.
Stability: Good stability, though prone to volatilization and loss of aroma under prolonged high-temperature conditions.
Content: Active ingredient content typically 98%–99%.
Main Components:
Wumei Tincture (Prunus mume): Natural flavoring agent (Code N021 under GB 2760 standard).
Organic acids: Citric acid, malic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, etc.; total acidity approx. 4%–5.5%.
Volatile aroma components: Benzaldehyde (62.40%), terpinen-4-ol (3.97%), benzyl alcohol (3.97%), hexadecanoic acid (4.55%), etc.
Other synthetic flavorings: Acetic acid, 2-methylbutyric acid, strawberry acid, eugenol, benzyl alcohol, leaf alcohol (cis-3-hexen-1-ol), isoamyl alcohol, peach aldehyde, bayberry aldehyde, ethyl acetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl hexanoate, hexyl hexanoate, etc.
Food Dark Plum Flavour is used in Dark plum juice, sour plum drink, fruit juice, tea, confectionery, preserved fruit, cookies, sauces, ice cream, popsicles, candied fruit, health supplements, snacks
Food Dark Plum Flavour is used in Dark plum juice, sour plum drink, fruit juice, tea, confectionery, preserved fruit, cookies, sauces, ice cream, popsicles, candied fruit, health supplements, snacks
Main Applications:
Beverages: Wumei juice, sour plum drink (Suanmeitang), fruit juice drinks, carbonated drinks, tea beverages, fruit-flavored tea drinks.
Confectionery: Hard candies, soft candies, chewing gum, chocolate, jelly, preserved fruits.
Baked goods: Biscuits, pastries, bread, fillings.
Seasonings: Sauces, dressings, compound seasonings.
Dairy products: Ice cream, ice milk bars, popsicles.
Health foods: Wumei drinks, pastries, health food products.
Others: Candied fruits, roasted nuts/seeds, and snack foods
Food Dark Plum Flavour is used in Dark plum juice, sour plum drink, fruit juice, tea, confectionery, preserved fruit, cookies, sauces, ice cream, popsicles, candied fruit, health supplements, snacks
Recommended dosage standards:
Beverages (fruit juice drinks): 0.05% – 0.2%
Beverages (fruit-flavored tea drinks): 0.1% – 0.3%
Beverages (general): 0.1% – 2%
Confectionery: 0.2% – 3%
Pastries: 0.05% – 0.2%
Bread: 0.1% – 0.3%
Baked goods: 0.5% – 5%
Sauces: 0.05% – 0.2%
Seasoning sauces: 0.1% – 0.3%
General recommendation: 0.1% – 0.5% (adjust according to specific product requirements)
Food Dark Plum Flavour is used in Dark plum juice, sour plum drink, fruit juice, tea, confectionery, preserved fruit, cookies, sauces, ice cream, popsicles, candied fruit, health supplements, snacks
