About
Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timoriense), also known as sweet plum, tulip plum or guybalum in the Djabugay language, is a native Australian fruit tree. Our Burdekin Plum Powder is made from freeze dried fruit that has been ground into a deep purple powder with a tart fruity flavour. It is spray-free (not certified organic) and sourced in Australia. Use it as a bush food ingredient in drinks, baking, sauces and blends. Available in 50g and 250g packs.
As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.
Directions of Use
Burdekin Plum Powder is a concentrated fruit powder, so start with a small amount and adjust to taste. As a general guide:
1. Drinks: Stir or blend about ½ to 1 teaspoon into water, juice, a smoothie or a latte.
2. Food: Mix into yoghurt, porridge, dressings, sauces, jams or baking for a tart, fruity flavour.
3. Blending: Trade customers can blend the powder into native-style mixes, seasonings and food products.
Specifications
| Ingredient Declaration: | 100% Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timoriense), freeze dried powder |
| Packaging: | Packaged in food-safe, recyclable or biodegradable materials |
| Processing: | Freeze dried, then ground into a powder |
| Allergen Summary Statement: | No known allergens. Trace elements may be present - check with HC for more details if required. |
| | The Herbal Connection makes no Allergen Free claims. |
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in a sealed container. Reseal after opening, as fruit powders can absorb moisture from the air.
The Herbal Connection is a family-run Australian business committed to premium, certified organic ingredients for wholesale and retail customers.
Disclaimer: This product is sold as a food only.
Burdekin Plum Powder — FAQs
Answers to common questions about our freeze dried Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) powder.
Freeze dried Burdekin Plum powder (Pleiogynium timoriense), a spray-free native Australian fruit powder, in 50g and 250g packs.
What is Burdekin plum powder?
It is a powder made from the fruit of the Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense), a native Australian tree also called sweet plum or tulip plum. The fruit is freeze dried and then ground, giving a deep purple powder that is easy to measure and store.
What does Burdekin plum taste like?
Burdekin plum powder has a tart, fruity flavour and a deep purple colour. It is quite concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
How do I use Burdekin plum powder?
As a general guide, stir about ½ to 1 teaspoon into water, juice, smoothies or lattes, or mix it through yoghurt, porridge, dressings, sauces, jams and baking. Trade customers also use it in native-style blends and food products.
Is this fresh fruit, a tree, seeds or jam?
No. This is freeze dried Burdekin plum fruit powder sold as a food ingredient. It is not fresh fruit, jam, timber, a seed or a live plant. If you are looking for a Burdekin plum tree for the garden, a native plant nursery is the best place to start.
What does freeze dried mean?
Freeze drying removes the water from the fruit at low temperature, so it can be stored as a dry, shelf-stable powder. Our powder is 100% Burdekin plum with nothing added.
Does Burdekin plum have health benefits?
Burdekin plum has long been enjoyed as a bush food by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We sell the powder as a food only and make no health claims. If you are interested in using it as part of your diet for a health reason, please speak with a healthcare professional.
Is Burdekin plum the same as Kakadu plum?
No. Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) and Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) are different native Australian fruits from different plant families. This product is Burdekin plum only.
Is your Burdekin plum powder organic, and where is it from?
Our Burdekin plum powder is sourced in Australia. It is spray-free, but it is not certified organic. We list this clearly so you know exactly what you are buying.
What pack sizes are available, and do you sell wholesale?
Burdekin plum powder is available in 50g and 250g packs. The Herbal Connection supplies naturopaths, food manufacturers and health retailers, so wholesale customers can open a trade account or contact us about larger quantities. Store the powder in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in a sealed container.
