Sanchi Organic Umeboshi Plums 150g

Sanchi Organic Umeboshi Plums 150g

150g. A deliciously zesty & versatile seasoning. Suitable for use in salads, sushi, dips & sauces. Made from the dried & pickled Japanese ume fruit.

Sanchi Organic Umeboshi Plums add a lively tanginess to cooked vegetables, salad dressings, sushi, dips and sauces. Made from the dried and pickled Japanese ume fruit, Umeboshi has been eaten in Japan for well over 1500 years.

In Japan, Umeboshi plums have a long history which dates back to eighth and ninth centuries, where they were Japan's national symbol. The Samurai warrior consumed Umeboshi to combat fatigue after battle, however these days the Japanese people often eat them with rice porridge for breakfast. Umeboshi's sour taste is due to it's high concentrations of citric acid, which are believed to have a paradoxical alkalinizing effect on the body, stimulating digestion, neutralizing fatigue, and promoting the elimination of harmful toxins.