Pickled Plum marinated with honey 80g

Pickled Plum marinated with honey (Digestive benefits)

Nakata Zeitaku Umeboshi Hachimitsu is a type of umeboshi (pickled Japanese plum) that has been marinated with honey (hachimitsu). Umeboshi are known for their sour and salty flavor, but when combined with honey, they take on a slightly sweeter and milder taste, making them more accessible to those who might find regular umeboshi too intense.

This specific product, produced by Nakata, is considered premium ("zeitaku" meaning luxurious or extravagant), indicating high-quality ingredients and a carefully crafted flavor balance. Umeboshi with honey is often enjoyed with rice, in onigiri (rice balls), or as a snack, providing a unique combination of sweet, sour, and salty tastes. It’s also known for its health benefits, including aiding digestion and providing antioxidants.

Highlights

-Vegan, Gluten Free

Special Features

-Pickled plums (especially umeboshi) can provide some probiotic benefits, but they are not as rich in probiotics as fermented foods like kimchi or miso. Umeboshi is made by pickling Japanese plums (ume) with salt, which leads to a fermentation process. During this process, beneficial bacteria can develop, particularly lactic acid bacteria, which are known for their probiotic properties.

While umeboshi may offer some digestive benefits, such as aiding in digestion, reducing fatigue, and alkalizing the body, its probiotic content is lower compared to foods where fermentation relies heavily on active bacterial cultures.

Ingredients

-PLUM, DEOXIDIZED CORN SYRUP, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HONEY, ALCOHOL, ACID (330, 260), SWEETENER (960, 955)

Nutritional Values ​​per Serving

NET WT. 80g

Best before 4months