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Japanese Shirakaga Ume (Plum)
$24.00–$470.00Select options
Japanese Shirakaga Ume (Plum)
$24.00–$470.00Note: Current late season Ume are yellow-green (semi-ripe) in color. Green Ume are good for making ume wine (crisp, sweet to sour flavor), syrup and pickled ume. Semi-ripe to ripe Ume are good for making ume wine and syrup. (sweeter, mellower flavor).
白加賀梅 (Shirokaga Ume) is a premium Japanese green plum prized for its large size, thick flesh, and elegant aroma. Grown mainly in Gunma Prefecture, it’s known for its low fiber content and balanced acidity, making it ideal for a range of traditional uses, especially umeshu (plum wine), ume syrup, and umeboshi (pickled plums).
Shirokaga plums infuse beautifully, creating umeshu with a rich, smooth body and fragrant finish. Their firm, juicy flesh also makes for a syrup that’s naturally sweet and refreshing, or pickled plums that are tender yet satisfyingly meaty. A seasonal delicacy with exceptional versatility, Shirokaga Ume is perfect for anyone looking to make authentic Japanese preserves at home. Plum contains citric acid, which helps recover from fatigue, vitamins C and E, which are good for beauty, and iron.
Umeboshi is full of natural anti-oxidants, good source of polyphenols, which are thought to reduce the risk of diabetes, help lower blood pressure, prevent hardening of the arteries, and boost calcium absorption. In addition, it has been recently found that heating umeboshi produces vanillin, a chemical that helps to restrict the bloating of fat cells, providing potential support for people trying to control their weight. The saltiness and sourness combination makes it a perfect addition to rice, and has been used widely in many dishes.
Umeshu, on the other hand, helps one to recover from exhaustion. It also relieves constipation, prevents diarrhea, stimulates appetites, and has minerals and calcium. You can get tipsy and healthy at the same time. Not only does umeshu have fewer calories than beer and wine, it’s also gluten-free. Umeshu also contains essential minerals including calcium (key to bone strength), magnesium (lower blood pressure), manganese (contributes to healthy bone structure), zinc (helps the immune system), iron (supports red blood cell function) and potassium (crucial in heart function), as well as significant levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants are essential for protecting your body from damage caused by dangerous free radicals, which is believed to be a factor in cancer development. These minerals aren’t just essential for normal body function, but they’ll also make you feel noticeably more energetic, which may well be a key factor in the drink’s long history as a restorative.
Here’s how to make Umeboshi using our fresh plums
Here’s how to make Umeshu (Plum wine) using our fresh plums
Country of Origin: Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Size: 3L (Large)
Nutrition facts: Great Source of Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Vitamin-K, iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium and copper.
Health Benefits:
– Lowers cholesterol and prevents cardiovascular
– Prevents Cancer
– Lowers GI (Glycemic Index)
– Protects against oxygen radical
– Protects against macular degeneration
– Improves digestive system
– Rich in anti-oxidants
– Good for brain health and nourishment
– Eliminates stress and fatigue
– Boosts bone health -
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Japanese Kiyou Plum (320g approx, 2pcs punnet)
$32.00–$62.00$30.00–$58.00Select options
Japanese Kiyou Plum (320g approx, 2pcs punnet)
$32.00–$62.00$30.00–$58.00
A short-harvest high-quality plum that is highly prized for its huge size (2-3 times the size of an egg), high in sugar content (said to be higher than peach), intense in flavor with flesh that is moist and juicy. It is recommended to peel off the skin before eating which may be sour in taste.
Country of Origin: Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Nutrition facts: Great Source of Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Vitamin-K, iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium and copper.
Health Benefits:
– Lowers cholesterol and prevents cardiovascular
– Prevents Cancer
– Lowers GI (Glycemic Index)
– Protects against oxygen radical
– Protects against macular degeneration
– Improves digestive system
– Rich in anti-oxidants
– Good for brain health and nourishment
– Eliminates stress and fatigue
– Boosts bone health
