MIMAKI Umeboshi

What's UMEBOSHI?

Dried plum pickled with salt.

UMEBOSHI contains high citric acid, malic acid and plant probiotics which improves gut health.  It helps   recovery from fatigue and has a purifying effect, therefore “UMEBOSHI” have been eaten as a healthy food on a daily basis since ancient time in Japan.

For that reason, there is a proverb "One pickled plum in the morning prevents misfortune." which means UMEBOSHI brings good health and good luck.

“UMEBOSHI” provide a refreshing taste for a hot meal in winter time, sourness will give good appetite in the summer time. UMEBOSHI will have a positive impact on your health and meal all around the year.

Content : 200g (Around 10 pieces)

Shelf Life : 180 days from date of manufacture

Storage : Store in a cool, dark place away from high temperature and humidity.

Three flavors available:

昆布 KOMBU (Kombu dashi)

Super low sodium sour plum with Umami from Kombu dashi.

Made with quality Kombu from Hokkaido prefecture located in the north of Japan.

紫蘇 SHISO (Traditional sour)

Traditional Japanese sour plum pickled with Shiso (Perilla) leaf.

A well-balanced flavor of perilla and the sharpness of the plum.

蜂蜜 HACHIMITSU (Sweet honey)

Low sodium plum tastes sweet and rich.

Perfect with rice also goes well as a treat with Japanese tea.

About our UMEBOSHI “Kishu Nanko-bai” 紀州南⾼梅

“Kishu Nanko-bai” is a premium brand of pickled plums produced in Kishu Wakayama Prefecture, the largest producer of Umeboshi in Japan. “Kishu Nanko-bai” has larger grains, softer, thinner skin, and richer and juicy texture than the other brand.