Salted Plum

Salted plum is a plum fruit that has been preserved, typically by salting and often drying or pickling. This process gives the plum a distinct sour, salty, and sometimes sweet flavor. It is a traditional food item in many Asian cuisines.

Manufacturers add salted plums primarily as a flavoring agent to provide a unique sour and salty taste. They are commonly found in Asian sauces, marinades, condiments, and pickled food products. Salted plums can also be used in appetizers or as a snack.

Salted plum is a food product, and its components (plum and salt) are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The primary health consideration for salted plum is its high sodium content due to the preservation process. High sodium intake can contribute to health concerns, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Neither JECFA nor EFSA typically evaluate whole food items like salted plums as food additives.