Sesame seeds "Ume So" roasted

Origin & Special Features

Ume-so is a Japanese fermented vinegar made from ume fruit (Japanese plums) and a special blend of ingredients to create a unique, intense flavor. Ume-so is traditionally used to enhance rice, salads, sauces, and many other dishes. The production process involves fermenting ume fruit with salt and other ingredients such as soy sauce, fish sauce, and spices. It is known in Japanese cuisine for its healing properties and is often used to aid digestion.

Taste & Aroma

Ume-so has a complex flavor with a blend of salty, sour, and umami, complemented by subtle notes of toasted sesame and shiso flavor. The vinegar has a balanced acidity and a pleasant fruitiness from the ume fruit, which, combined with the other ingredients, imparts a deep, rich savoriness. The flavor is also bold and savory, thanks to the umami elements of the fish sauce and fermented condiment.

Application

Ume-so is excellent in rice dishes, as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for fish and meat. It can also be used as a dip or to flavor soups. Ume-so is particularly good with grilled or marinated dishes and can be used as a substitute for traditional vinegar or as an ingredient in pickles. A splash of ume-so can add a special, complex flavor to a dish.

Health benefits

Thanks to the fermented ume fruit and ingredients like fish sauce and sesame, ume-so contains valuable nutrients that promote digestion. It is also known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to strengthen the body. Ume-so is valued in Japanese medicine and is said to help support the immune system, stimulate metabolism, and soothe digestion.

Ingredients

• Roasted sesame (84.9%)

• Salt

• Sugar

• Fermented condiment

• fish sauce

• Plum puree (0.38%)

• Flavor enhancer (E621)

• Acidifier (E330)

• Colorant (E163)

• Flavor enhancer (E635)

• Shiso flavor