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Sour Plum Powder

Tangy sun-dried plum powder with bright, citrusy zing.

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Our Sour Plum Powder, known as lapsi in Nepal, is made from sun-dried plums ground into a tangy, aromatic powder. Beloved for its bright, mouth-watering flavor, it adds a deeply satisfying zing wherever you’d reach for lime or lemon. From pickles to fruit desserts, chutneys to soups, it’s a versatile way to bring brightness and depth to your cooking.

Highlights

Origin:

Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Aliases:

Lapsi, Hog Plum 

Process:

Sun-dried and ground into a powder

Tasting notes:

Lime Zest • Rhubarb Pie • Mango Pickle

Pairs well with:

Buffalo Ginger, Red River Coriander, Smoked Black Cardamom

Ingredients

Hog plum (Spondias mombin)

Kosher
no preservatives clear
non gmo clear
non irradiated clear
Vegan

Cooking tips

  • Stir into warm fruit pies and crisps

  • Add a pinch to salad dressings or homemade jam

  • Blend with a little single-origin sugar and sprinkle over yogurt

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Sourcing

Sour Plums growin before being dried and turned into powder in Nepal from Burlap & Barrel

Native to Nepal, our sour plum powder — known locally as lapsi — is made from a tart, greenish-yellow plum that holds a special place in the country’s culinary and cultural traditions.

Grown in the hilly regions of the Kathmandu Valley, the fruit is harvested during the dry season from late October through mid-December. After harvesting, the plums go through a careful process that includes three stages of dehydration before being finely ground.

Our partner, Manaram Farms leads this work in a dedicated facility, employing over 400 local people. Their commitment extends beyond the product itself — 100% of profits support the Manaram Foundation, which rebuilds schools, opens libraries, provides scholarships and works to ensure girls in farming families have access to education. With Fairtrade-certified practices and a vision centered on sustainability and women’s empowerment, Manaram Farms produces a plum powder with both social and flavorful impact.

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