Due to the fact that Mitoku Traditional Umeboshi Plums are aged longer (approx. 3 years), they are the most mild tasting of all the umeboshi we offer. Although not certified organic, these plums are grown without chemicals of any kind by the Morisho Co. These fine traditional plums have been produced by this small family company in the same manner for over 250 years. For generations, Morisho umeboshi has been famous throughout lapan for being the highest quality umeboshi.
Ingredients: Japanese plums (ume), red shiso (perilla), and sea salt - Aged 3 years.
Mitoku Umeboshi Plums are entirely handmade with great care, according to the traditional farmhouse method.
Gathered in remote mountain orchards from trees that have never known chemicals, they have a wild quality,
and are exceptionally potent and flavorful. The food that epitomizes the adage: "food is your best medicine."
Umeboshi has been recognized by the Japanese as a powerful medicinal food for thousands of years, and is the
highest known source of citric acid.
Uses: Umeboshi plums are used as a condiment, a zesty seasoning for salad dressings, veggies, pickles, sauces,
spreads, dips, inserted in the center of rice balls (onigiri), or to make a Japanese medicinal tea.