"Traditional taste packed with sourness! 5 Japanese pickled plums that will impress even foreigners"

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"Umeboshi"、It is a traditional taste that has been a part of the Japanese diet since ancient times.。Sour、Salty、It takes a little courage to eat just that.。But actually、This umeboshi is now attracting attention overseas!

The reaction when you presented umeboshi to foreign friends、“It was a shock at first, but、this、It's kind of addictive! ” and highly praised。since then、I now want to convey the profound charm of umeboshi to more people.。

In this article、Introducing 5 carefully selected types of umeboshi, a traditional food that Japan is proud of.。The characteristics of each、We will dig deeper into why it is accepted by foreigners as well.、Please read it to the end!

Why is Umeboshi noticed in the world?

1. Health effect is attractive
   For umeboshi、Abundant citric acid that promotes fatigue recovery and metabolism。There is also antioxidant effect、It is evaluated as a "super food" for overseas people who are sensitive to beauty and health.。
2. Unique flavor
   In the food market in the world where sweetness and salty taste are the mainstream、Umeboshi with "sourness" is very fresh。The harmonious taste unique to Japan、Stimulates the taste of foreigners。
3. Deep history and craftsmanship
   Umeboshi is a traditional food with a history of over 1000 years、Characterized by hand -handed manufacturing processes。Not only as a food、It is a food that can be enjoyed as a "cultural experience"。

Carefully selected! 5 Japanese umeboshi

1. Baiganmei：Ultimate flavor as the basics of umeboshi

Kishu Umeen Official HP

• Features: A simple style made only with plums and salt。The sourness and salty taste stand out、Umeboshi, which can be said to be the origin of Japan。
• Fee: 1,000Yen ~ 4,400 yen (tax included)
• location:Wakayama and Gunma prefectures
• Attractive points:
  When you eat for the first time、You may be surprised by the intense sourness and saltyness、I am impressed by the umami of the plum that spreads slowly on the aftertaste。Especially if you eat one grain on a tired night、Feeling that your body will regain your energy。

2. Kishu Nankoume：Umeboshi King

Kumadaira's plum official HP

• Features: Features soft pulp and small species。The balance between sourness and sweetness is exquisite、Abundant taste variations。
• Fee: 1,500Yen ~ 8,450 yen (tax included)
• location: Wakayama Prefecture
• Attractive points:
  Minami Takaume, which is also popular as a gift。When I handed it to a foreign friend, I was surprised that there was such an elegant umeboshi!。The sweet type is also recommended for beginners、It is a dish that produces a new fan of umeboshi。

3. Shiso pickled plums：Umeboshi with beautiful aroma and color

• Features: By soaking with red perm、Umeboshi to enjoy bright red and refreshing aroma。
• Fee: 500Yen ~ 8,100 yen (tax included)
• location: Wakayama Minabe Town
• Attractive points:
  When you put it in your lunch, the color will be gorgeous at once。The scent of red permurus spreads in the mouth、Double the fun of meals。It is highly evaluated for foreigners, saying, "The scent is especially wonderful!"。

4. honey pickled plums：Sweetness perfect for umeboshi beginners

• Features: Honey sweetness relieves sourness、Mild and easy to eat umeboshi。
• Fee: 1,000Yen ~ 3,980 yen (tax included)
• location: Wakayama Prefecture
• Attractive points:
  A gentle taste that people who are not good at sour can enjoy with confidence。Especially for children and sweet -affiliated foreigners, "I want to eat every day!"。

5. Candied pickled plums：Umeboshi that can be enjoyed like a dessert

Eat delicious Wakayama Mall Official

• Features: Sweet plum dried with sugar。Almost no sourness、Taste like sweets。
• Fee: 1,400Yen ~ 3,500 yen
• location: Wakayama Prefecture
• Attractive points:
  It can be enjoyed as a dessert after a meal、Evolved umeboshi。Especially when you put it out with tea or coffee、It will be a hot topic as a new way of enjoying dried plums。

How to enjoy dried plums

• With tea：Combine white under plum or shiso pickled plum with green tea、You can enjoy harmony of Japanese。
• Arrangement for cooking：Using honey umeboshi or sweet -boiled umeboshi、It is also recommended to make sauce and dressing。
• Put in a drink：When dried plum dried in carbonated water、For a refreshing plum skash。Perfect for the hot season!

Outstanding compatibility with other rice‼

If you read this article and thought, “I want to try umeboshi!”、Please let us know in the comments section! Also、We also welcome your impressions of the food and recommended ways to enjoy it.。

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