[INQ. NO. 1406C45] Maesil is the Korean name for plum or Japanese apricot.
Maesil has long been widely used by Korean households. For example, cold maesil tea has been enjoyed to combat fatigue or stimulates the appetite particularly in summer. The fruit is also known to help detoxify the body, enhance intestinal function, and relieve symptoms of food poisoning and diarrhea. Cheong Maesil Farm in Gwangyang in South Jeolla Province is one of the most famous maesil farms in Korea that is engaged in fermenting the green maesil fruits into condensed liquid, pills, pickles and so forth, and exporting them around the world.
Hong Ssang-ri, CEO of Cheong Maesil Farm is the very person to make the farm one of the most beautiful and reputed plum farms in Korea, where a host of tourists visit across the country during early spring when plum trees in full blossom. Her enthusiasm about plum trees and the picturesque scenery of her farm were broadcasted by many programs of major TV networks in Korea. Hong Ssang-ri was designated in 1997 as the first traditional Korean food master in the field of producing plum concentrate extract by the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Korean government.
Plum Concentrate
Maesil condensed liquid is created by concentra-ting 100% plum juice. This alkaline food tastes sour and contains plentiful organic acids and citric acid, being effective in countering fatigue and limiting the propagation of germs. If you mix half a teaspoon of this plum solution (2~3g) with a glass of water and honey, you may enjoy all the nutrients and health benefits that the plum has.
Plum undiluted solution
Cheong Maesil Won is a plum undiluted solution made by fermenting and aging organically cultivated green plums and oligosaccharide at the ratio of 7 to 3 in the traditional Korean pottery containers that are more than 50 years old. The undiluted plum solution contains various organic acids such as citric acid so that it will be a health drink for all family members. It is good to mix this plum liquid with a glass of water (hot or cold). For more refreshing taste, it is better to add some ice. Or you can enjoy it for cocktail or salad dressings.
Plum Pill
Cheong-Mae-Dan is a pill type plum product that is mixed with locally grown Chinese yam. It does not use any coating agent so that kids can digest easily. It is easy to carry and eat anytime and anywhere even while one is on the road. It is good for an adult to take 10 to 15 pills at a time, while kids can take 5 pills with water.
Plum Gochujang Jangajji (red pepper sauce pickle)
This is made by fermenting slices plums with refined salt, oligosaccharide and gochujang (Korean red pepper sauce). You can enjoy
plum’s unique flavor along with a crunchy texture.
It can be served as a side dish with cooked rice. It also goes well with liquor, sashimi and meat.
