Simple tips to distinguish Vietnamese plums from Chinese plums

Vietnamese plums are usually sour and refreshing. Chinese plums are sweet, soft and mushy, but when refrigerated they often become rotten, bland and unappetizing.

Shape

Vietnamese plums are small, not big like Chinese plums.

Color

Chinese plums have a dull yellow color, not as beautiful as Vietnamese plums. Ripe Vietnamese plums have a very eye-catching red or purple color.

Sweet taste

Vietnamese plums are usually sour and refreshing. Chinese plums are sweet, soft and mushy, but when refrigerated they often become rotten, bland and unappetizing.

How to distinguish Sapa plums from Lao Cai and Chinese plums

All Sapa Lao Cai plums are out of season around mid-July and late July, so the plums after that are all Chinese plums.

Not only that, Sapa Lao Cai plums are also purple and sweet, but they are small fruits, not as big as Chinese plums.

Besides, Sapa plum also has Hau plum but the skin is green, soft to the touch, yellow flesh and sour taste. The small Ta Van plum is only as small as a thumb and has a beautiful purple color but this plum is very sour so it is often only used to soak in wine, make syrup. Another type of plum harvested in Bac Ha district, Sa Pa has light purple color, red flesh, the fruit is as big as an apple and sour taste, the outside has a layer of white powder.

How to choose delicious plums

The first simple way to choose delicious plums is based on their appearance. Consumers should choose fresh, delicious, beautiful plums that are not bruised, dented, or rotten. In addition, plums with insect bites or nail marks that are susceptible to bacteria should not be purchased.

The outer skin of a good plum is usually plump and smooth. Fresh plums have fresh stems, or whole bunches, and are not soft when pressed. Do not buy plums that are too green or too ripe, but choose the ones that are both green and red. If the fruit is covered with a layer of white powder, it is a fresh plum. Choose plums that are even, plump, and not deformed.

Consumers should note that after buying plums, they should be stored in the refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius, because this will keep the plums fresh and delicious. Do not leave plums in hot, humid places as this will affect the quality of the plums. Before eating, the plums must be washed with salt water. When buying plums, they need to be filtered one more time to remove any wormy, rotten, or damaged fruit.

According to Gia dinh.net.vn