Ingredients ume

Ume-shu (Japanese Plum Juice)

Ume-shu (Japanese Plum Juice)

Ume juice is extracted by preserving the fruits in sugar. It tastes sweet, smooth, and acidic, and is a refreshing drink, often enjoyed in the summer. The taste and aroma of ume-shu can appeal to even those people who normally…

Japanese Pickled Plums (Umeboshi)

Japanese Pickled Plums (Umeboshi)

Umeboshi (梅干, pickled Japanese plum) is a kind of pickled food. It is one of the Japanese traditional foods and it has been popular in Japan. It is red and round, and its taste ranges from sour to sweet. The…