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Certified Organic "Umeboshi" Pickled Plum Paste from Japan (120g)
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One pack of certified JAS organic "umeboshi" pickled plum paste from Gunma, Japan. Each pack contains 120g (4.2oz) of paste from plums that have been carefully cultivated by a family farm with over a century in the plum business. Grass is cultivated around the base of the trees, improving the activity of microbes in the soil and improving both the health of the trees and quality of the fruits. Biochar from plum branches is employed alongside this method, further enriching the soil for an ideal growing environment. Sustainable practices are always encouraged, as seen in the glass greenhouses and solar power employed by the farmers to reduce plastic waste and reduce the carbon footprint by running a self-sustaining farm.
This plum paste is made from traditional organic pickled plums that have a salt content of 13-15%, offering a classic salty flavor to be used in cooking or as a condiment. Simply made with just organic plums and Umi no Sei sun-dried sea salt. This convenient way to enjoy pickled plum allows for use in whatever quantity you prefer. Perfect as a topping on chilled tofu, yakitori skewers, noodles, cucumber, or with meat and fish. Pickled plum is also a popular condiment for freshly steamed white rice.
What is Biochar?
Biochar is charcoal made from burning organic matter for a short time in a low-oxygen environment. When mixed into the soil, carbon is retained for a long period which inhibits the release or greenhouse gases. Tiny holes in the charcoal are also believed to provide a home for micro organisms that develop and nurture richly fertile soil. Biochar has been recognized as an environmentally and humanity-friendly soil improvement material by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, & Fisheries.
We also offer delicious full pickled plums and plum vinegar from this same producer.
✔ Certified JAS organic locally grown plums from Japan.
✔ Grown on a farm that has been chemical pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer free for over 15 years.
✔ Plums gain plentiful nutrients though grass cultivation, biochar, and natural leaf mulch.
✔ Carefully hand-picked from trees only when the fruit is fully ripened.
✔ Farming operations performed using sustainable solar energy.
✔ Sun-dried in a glass greenhouse, reducing plastic waste.
✔ Absolutely no preservatives, antioxidants, sweeteners, or other additives.
Contents
| Contents | 1 pack |
| Weight | 120g (4.2oz) |
Shipping & Handling
| Shipping | Shipped dry. If ordered together with chilled products, this product will be shipped chilled. Rest assured there are no issues with quality or safety. |
| Handling | Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity. Refrigerate after opening and enjoy as soon as possible. |
| Best By |
Check product label, usually more than 1 month. |
Details
| Ingredients | Certified organic "umeboshi" pickled plums, pickling material (Natural sea salt) |
| Packaging | Plastic container |
| Country of Origin | Japan (Gunma) |
| Organic Certificates | Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS) - Certification Number: JASCERT B14-060301 |
| Nutritional Facts | Nutritional Value per 100g Energy: 58kcal Protein: 1.1g Fat: 0.6g Carbohydrate: 12.1g Sodium: 6,417mg |
Yuasa Farm, which produces and processes these plums, has over a century of history growing plums at the foot of Mount Haruna in Gunma Prefecture. With sustainability in mind, the farm is committed to using as much natural energy as possible. Solar energy is used to run vehicles and farm machinery, and glass greenhouses are used for drying plums in the sun, thereby reducing the generation of plastic waste. Extra plum branches are burned heating and hot water, and are also processed into biochar to improve the soil on the farm. The producers continue to deliver delicious, high-quality plums and plum products through farming that is friendly to both nature and people.
