Umeboshi Plum 130gr Kensho ECO

Description

Kensho ECO Umeboshi Plum is a traditional product made from ume pickled with salt, a preparation highly valued in oriental cuisine for its intense personality and its artisanal production process.

According to the information provided, umeboshi is obtained from green ume, which is selected at the beginning of summer, when this fruit is in the best conditions to begin its preparation. It is a seasonal fruit that can only be found until the end of September, so its production at Kenshô is concentrated during the summer months.

Once the ume are available, they are cleaned with water and mixed well with salt. This is the starting point of a traditional process that results in a product with a great identity, much appreciated by people looking for fermented foods and authentic preparations in the organic pantry.

Purple shiso leaves, also called akajiso, are added to this mixture, an ingredient that, according to the original text, helps to improve its flavor, red color and nutritional properties. This step gives the umeboshi plum its very particular character and a very distinctive visual presence.

Then, weights are placed on the akajiso to force the fruit to expel its juice. This liquid acts as a natural preservative during the months of fermentation, a process that continues until the juice completely covers all the umeboshi and acquires a clear vinegar smell.

The result is a product with a careful and traditional preparation, ideal for those who value fermented foods with a history behind them and with a patient and respectful production method with natural times. It is a very interesting reference to incorporate into a more conscious and varied diet, especially if you are looking for intense flavors and Japanese-inspired products made under ecological criteria.