Chaoshan Green Plums

Chaoshan Green Plums

　　The main production areas of Chaoshan green plums are the towns around Chaoshan Mountain, including Chaoshan and Chongxian. Planting began during the Later Jin Dynasty of the Five Dynasties period, and the region was once known as the "sea of plums stretching for ten li." Chaoshan green plums are large in size, greenish in color, sour and juicy, crisp and refreshing, making them top-quality among plums. They are processed into dried plums, preserved plums, salted plums, and sugar green plums, which are highly favored by customers. Some are exported to Hong Kong, Macao, and Southeast Asian regions. There are 16 varieties of Chaoshan green plums, with the most notable being the "Kailuodi" and "Ruantiaohongmei" varieties. (Yuhang)