Experience a refreshing spin on traditional Japanese preserved plums with these Kishu Nanko Mikan Ume. Soaked in juice from domestic Unshu mandarin oranges, these fruit-infused plums offer a unique, dessert-like flavor. With an ultra-low salt content of about 5%, they deliver a light, fruity taste and a soft, delicate texture. Chill them in the refrigerator to bring out their refreshing qualities even further, and each bite feels like a completely new kind of fruit.
The Kishu region of Japan is famous around the world for its plum cultivation, and its Nanko Ume farming is recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. These plums are prized for their large size, thin skins, and thick, tender flesh. Only Grade A plums are selected for this set, meaning every piece is unblemished, well-shaped, and evenly soft.
Each plum is packed by hand, one by one, into a traditional 400g wooden box. Whether you want to enjoy them at home or present them as a thoughtful gift, this fruity, low-salt specialty offers a delightful taste of classic Japanese craft.
Kishu Nanko umeboshi pickled with juice from Japanese satsuma mandarins. These large, thin-skinned plums have thick, tender flesh and a fruity flavor, with approximately 5% salt content. Chilling enhances their dessert-like taste.
Made with only Grade A Kishu Nanko plums, selected for their unblemished appearance, uniform size, thin skins, and ideal softness. Hand-packed individually in a wooden box.
Contents: 400 g.
