Ume plums

Umeboshi paste

Umeboshi paste
Regular price 26,20 €
Regular price Sale price 26,20 €
Unit price 52,40 €  per  kg

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Size

In stock

Description

Umeboshi, also known as salted plum, is a variety of Japanese plum related to the apricot. Umeboshi paste is a very popular and beloved condiment in Japan. This paste has an elegant and refined flavor and is low in salt (5%), made without preservatives, colorings, or preservatives.

Flavor

This umeboshi paste is slightly salty and tangy, true to the flavor of Japanese plums.

Conservation

Store at room temperature and away from light. After opening, keep refrigerated.

Ingredients & Allergens

Plum Ume (76.65%), Brine (Reduced Starch Syrup (12%), Salt (5%), Trehalose (3%), Alcohol (2%), Brewed Vinegar (1%), Acidifier (E330) (0.2%), Sweetener (E955) (0.15%)

Nutritional Values

Per 100g: Energy 356kJ / 85kcal, Fat 0.1g (of which saturates 0.04g), Carbohydrate 20g (of which sugars 12g), Protein 0.7g, Salt 5.1g.

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Origin Wakayama, Japan
Container Plastic box, Plastic bag
Usage Umeboshi paste is an extremely versatile seasoning. Use it to add a pleasant tangy flavor to salad dressings, spreads, marinades, soups, cooked vegetables, and other sauces. It can also be stir-fried with noodles, tofu, and vegetables.
Maruyama Foods
The producer

Maruyama Foods

The company Maruyama Foods, located in Wakayama Prefecture, cultivates Japanese plums called Ume since 1955. The company is located in the village of Minabe, which is renowned in Japan for the quality of its Ume, and is the largest Ume production site in Japan in terms of quantity. Maruyama Foods supplies us with its traditional Umeboshi (salted plums), as well as umeboshi paste. The plums used for these creations are of the Nankobai (南高梅) variety, a category considered high-end and one of the best available.