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Umeboshi paste is a Ume fruit based condiment (a type of apricot) and it is very popular in Japan. Read more
Umeboshi paste is a Ume fruit based condiment (a type of apricot) and it is very popular in Japan.
Flavor: Sour and salty with a slight apricot taste.
Use: This paste can be used to bring a fruity taste in salty preparations. It is delicious in vinaigrette, in sauces and with raw fish or rice.
Ingredients: Plum ume, brine (modified starch syrup), salt, honey, vinegar, alcohol, flavor enhancer (E621, E631), sweetener (E955).
| Part | 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 335 KJ / 80 kcal |
| fats | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g |
| trans fat | |
| carbohydrates | 18.6 g |
Preservation: Store in a cool , dark and dry place. Refrigerate after opening.
Maruyama Foods, located in the department of Wakayama, cultivates the Japanese plums called Ume. The company is located in the village of Minabe which is very famous in Japan for the quality of its Ume. Also it is the largest production site of Ume in Japan in terms of quantities. Maruyama Foods supply us its traditional Umeboshi (salty plums) as well as umeboshi paste. The Ume used for our Umeboshi belongs to the Nankobai category (南高梅), considered as one of the best.