Organic additive-free non-standard 3-year aged plums salt only traditional pickled white Kishu Nanko 800g (400g x 2)

Product Description *The ceramic items in the image are not included.* ■ Organic, Non-standard This refers to Nanko ume that has been deemed non-standard due to reasons such as spots, dullness, darkening, hard skin, or low fruit flesh. After sun-drying, it is aged for three years. Although the appearance may be inferior, you can enjoy the deep richness and lingering flavor that only time can create. *Salt content is stronger than regular products (approximately 23%). The appearance and quality may vary more than shown in the images.* ■ Appeal of 3-Year Aging - The acidity is mellowed, and the umami is concentrated. Ideal for rice, tea snacks, or finishing dishes. - Aged only with salt, resulting in a rich aroma and a clean aftertaste. - The fruit flesh is firm, expanding in richness and aroma with each bite. ■ About Fruit Quality, Appearance, and Flavor Due to long-term aging, some products may have cloudiness from salt or bittern (containing magnesium, calcium, etc.) and pectin (gelatin-like) from the ume on the surface, but this is a characteristic of the product and does not affect consumption. ■ Ingredients / Salt Content Ume (organic Nanko ume from Minabe, Wakayama Prefecture), salt (from the Seto Inland Sea) / No additives Salt content: approximately 23% ■ Suggested Ways to Enjoy - Ume tea: Add one piece to warm tea for a convenient way to enjoy the aroma, saltiness, and umami of aging. - Ume-flavored rice: Add 1-2 pieces during cooking for a subtle ume aroma. - Fish stew: Reduce salt and adjust with umeboshi for flavor. It suppresses odor and enhances umami. - When wanting to reduce salt: Soak in plenty of water overnight to remove salt. ■ Commitment to Farming and Production (Kishu Ume) In Minabe, Kishu, Wakayama. We cultivate Nanko ume using 100% natural fertilizers that are kind to the land, without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides. Chlorine treatments such as hypochlorous acid water, which may be used before salting green ume, are not implemented. Additionally, we use salt from the Seto Inland Sea, free from ferrocyanide (YPS). ■ Caution - As