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Ume Boshi Plums' are a salty pickled plum that have their origin in China over 3000 years ago. Our plums contain shiso leaves, which is added during pickling to impart a reddish colour and natural flavouring. The ume plant has been part of Japanese culture for centuries. Umeboshi was first brought to Japan around 1500 years ago as a medicine. The effectiveness of Umeboshi has been documented in Chinese medicine books as far back as 3000 years ago. Its use first became popular among priests and samurai warriors.
Organic umeboshi plums are a traditional Japanese pickle. They are salty plums that have been soaked in a salt bath. Shiso leaves are added during the pickling process to impart a reddish colour and natural flavouring. Umeboshi is used as an ingredient for rice balls or eaten with a bowl of rice.
