Mabian Ume [Sichuan Mabian Specialty]

What is Mabian Umei? Authentic Sichuan Mabian Specialty: Mabian Ume

Summary:Do you want to know what Mabian Ume is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Sichuan Mabian specialty - Mabian Ume. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Mabian Ume. The full reading time is about 4 minutes, mainly including the basic introduction of Mabian Ume

Introduction to Mabian Ume

The production of Ume in Mabian has a long history, and it cannot be verified when it was introduced to Mabian. It has excellent variety, multiple functions, even rainfall at the horse's edge, suitable growing climate, vast territory, and many advantages

Mabian has the characteristics of wide growth area, suitable temperature, and even rainfall, making it the best area for the growth and reproduction of black plum from wild to domesticated. According to the investigation, black plum can be planted in three areas of the county: high mountains, half mountains, and flat dams. The area with an altitude of 480 meters to 800 meters has a mild climate, uniform rainfall, an average annual temperature of about 15 ℃, and an annual rainfall of about 1100 millimeters. The most suitable area for black plum growth is below 1600 meters above sea level. The variety of black plum in Mabian is excellent. The content of vitamin C is particularly rich, and the variety of black plums in Mabian is very diverse, making it one of the specialties. Divided by fruit type: there are four types: ball fruit plum, oval plum, egg shaped plum, and gourd plum; Divided by fruit color: there are two types: red plum and green plum; According to the color of the corolla, there are three types: red plum, pink plum, and white plum. According to the analysis conducted by the Vegetable Research Institute of Chengdu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the content of white plum contains 6.3% acid, 1.47% total sugar, and 3.0mg% vitamin C; Red plum contains 6.49% acid, 1.4% total sugar, and 4.3mg% vitamin C; Pink plum contains 7.82% acid, 1.60% total sugar, and 2.7mg% vitamin C. The average fruit weight is 22.5 grams, with the largest fruit weighing 25 grams, ranging from 25 to 30 grains per kilogram. Ume from Mabian has a large fruit shape, thick flesh, and is particularly rich in vitamin C and acid content. Legend has it that during the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao personally led his troops to attack Yuan Shao. On the way, the scorching sun was in the air, and the soldiers were dry and thirsty. Cao Cao ordered, "There is a great plum forest ahead, Raozi, sweet and sour, which can quench thirst. The soldiers heard it and their mouths watered, inspiring them to move forward and defeat Yuan Shao, hence earning the nickname "quench thirst with plum blossoms" which has been passed down to this day. Fruits contain various organic acids, while seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides and fatty oils. Ume from Mabian is indeed a good and excellent variety

The medicinal function of Mabian black plum is better than that of black plum produced in other provinces and counties inside and outside the province. The medicinal function of black plum was recorded as early as 502-556 AD in the book "Shennong Herbal", and it enjoys a good reputation in medicine. Flat in nature, sour in taste, with functions of astringing the lungs, astringent in the intestines, producing fluids, and relieving roundworms. Indicating symptoms such as chronic dysentery, thirst quenching, and vomiting of roundworms