Add a taste of traditional Japan to your kitchen with this 500ml bottle of red plum vinegar. Known in Japan as aka umezu, this liquid seasoning is made by blending white plum vinegar with liquid extracted from red shiso leaves. It infuses dishes with the distinct aroma and flavor of red shiso, while lending ingredients a delicate pale pink hue.
Umezu holds a cherished place in traditional Japanese cuisine, tied to the long heritage of pickling plums with aromatic herbs. Unlike standard culinary vinegars, this one is not fermented, so it contains no acetic acid. Instead, it's naturally rich in polyphenols and organic acids, including citric acid.
Use it as an all-natural seasoning, or a secret ingredient to bring depth and color to your everyday home cooking.
Red Ume Vinegar, 500 ml. Made by blending red shiso leaf extract with white ume vinegar, it has the flavor and aroma of red shiso and adds a light pink color to foods. It is non-fermented and contains no acetic acid, but is rich in organic acids such as citric acid and polyphenols. Use as a natural seasoning or a subtle flavor enhancer in cooking.
