Ume Su bio

Ume Su from organic farming

Ume Su is a mildly salty fruit vinegar. It is made while brining Japanese ume plums. A cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, Ume Su is less acidic than you might expect from a vinegar. This combination makes Ume Su versatile as a condiment.

Moreover, our Ume Su comes from ingreients that are organically grown. This makes it a pure product that deserves a place in your kitchen.

Because of this purity, our Ume Su has a distinct flavor profile. Use a little less than the recipe indicates: You can always add a little more.

How is Ume Su made?

For our Ume Su, we harvest the plums when they are still firm and green, just as they are beginning to ripen. The timing of the harvest is crucial to finding the right blend between a mildly sour flavor and the unique fruity character.

We soak them in water for a day to make them less bitter and then brine the ume plums with sea salt. We also add shiso leaves to enhance the fruity flavors of the Ume Su. We let the mixture ferment, quietly extracting more and more moisture from the plums. That moisture is the Ume Su.

What are the benefits of Ume Su?

Ume Su contains many minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. These are essential for the nervous system, your muscles and bones. Thanks to the shiso leaves, Ume Su is also high in polyphenols, an important antioxidant.

The gentle acidity of Ume Su also helps the digestive process along the way. It makes you feel less bloated after eating. This has the added consequence of making you feel less tired.

Moreover, the sour-salty taste of Ume Su makes you suffer less from minor cravings. Your appetite is thus more under control, making it easier to say no to small cravings.

Where do you use Ume Su?

In tasty salad dressing

Combine the Ume Su with some olive and sesame oil, soy sauce and a little honey and you get a delicious sweet and sour dressing that is perfect for green vegetables and avocados.

Ume Su as a marinade

Ume Su is great as a base for marinades of meat, tofu or fish. Combine it with some ginger, garlic and soy sauce for a unique Japanese touch.

Japanese dipping sauce

Mix some Ume Su with soy sauce and wasabi, add a little sesame oil and you have a nice spicy Japanese dip on your table.

Ume Su as a flavor enhancer in rice dishes

Sprinkle some Ume Su over your cooked rice to add a salty taste. You can also use it in all your wok dishes as a flavor enhancer. It also goes with grains such as quinoa and oats.

Ingredients

79% Umeboshi plums*, sea salt and shiso leaves* (*from organic farming)

Allergens

This product contains no allergens.

This product is packaged and/or stored in a facility that also processes products containing nuts, peanuts, mustard, celery, gluten, sesame, soy and sulphite. Despite all precautions, this product may contain traces of these allergens.