Umesu is a byproduct of making umeboshi, salt-cured “ume” plum, which has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries. The plum extract from the curing stone fruit tastes tangy and salty. Fukami’s Organic Umesu’s only two ingredients are the organic Nanko ume plums grown by the Fukami Family, the fourth-generation farm in Wakayama Prefecture, and sea salt. The golden colored liquid is a pure extract from ume plums and is obtained after a 6-months long filtration process with no water added; because of this, it concentrates the umami and the nutritional components that include calcium, magnesium, citric acid, malic acid, and polyphenols. Although labeled as a vinegar, it technically isn’t one as it contains no acetic acid.
Traditionally, umesu has been utilized as a natural remedy and also a substitute for soy sauce, salt, or vinegar. It's an incredibly versatile condiment that lends a unique complexity to savory dishes. Use it to make dressings, splash it on steamed or stir-fried vegetables, or add a dash to soups or braises. Available in extremely limited quantities.
Contains all-natural ingredients.
Bottle holds 3.52oz
Ingredients: Plum, Salt.
Made by Fukami
Fukami is a fourth-generation family business growing and manufacturing ume plum products since 1940.
The Fukami family have committed themselves to growing organic Nanko ume, the highest-regard variety of ume, in their own farms without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Due to limited yields of this premium variety, the Nanko ume are harvested in extremely small batches.