{"product_id":"lwwtykspl-japanese-style-umeboshi-pickled-plums-500g-1-1-lb-salty-sour-resealable-bag","title":"LWWTYKSPL Japanese-Style Umeboshi Pickled Plums 500g (1.1 lb) — Salty-Sour, Resealable Bag","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLWWTYKSPL 1.1 lb Japanese-style umeboshi are traditionally cured pickled plums offering a pronounced salty-sour flavor and a soft, pit-retained texture in a resealable 500g pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese umeboshi are prepared following a classic Japanese method using plums, salt, and red shiso leaf for natural color. Packaged in a generous resealable bag, they’re designed for everyday use—snacking, cooking, or adding a bright, savory element to rice dishes and bento boxes. The plums keep their pits and a pleasantly soft chew, giving an artisan-like mouthfeel without artificial dyes or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes these umeboshi taste authentic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor comes from a simple preservation process: ripe plums layered with salt and fermented with red shiso leaf to develop the characteristic tang and saline note. No synthetic colorants are used, and the result resembles traditional home-curing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnly plums, salt, and red shiso leaf used for natural coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSalt-curing and drying yield deep savory-sour flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePits left in place to preserve natural texture and authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I use these pickled plums in meals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmeboshi are versatile: eat them straight as a bold snack, tuck one into an onigiri, crumble into ochazuke, or serve alongside rice to cut through richer flavors. A few slices or a whole plum adds acidity and complexity to many simple dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace whole in rice balls (onigiri) for traditional flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChop and mix into dressings or sauces for tangy depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eServe with steamed rice or in bento boxes as a palate-cleanser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the texture and packaging suited for regular use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese umeboshi strike a balance between soft and chewy: not overly dry and not mushy, so they feel close to homemade preserves. The 500g resealable bag keeps the plums accessible and helps maintain freshness for repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft, chewy fruit with the pit retained for authentic bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge 500g (approximately 1.1 lb) bag reduces need for frequent repurchases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResealable packaging preserves aroma and moisture between servings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additives or artificial colors in these umeboshi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colors or unnecessary preservatives are added; the red shiso leaf provides the natural hue. Ingredients remain straightforward so you can enjoy a traditional preserved plum without synthetic additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural coloring from red shiso leaf, not dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple ingredient list for transparent labeling and taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreserved using time-tested methods rather than artificial enhancers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Home cooks, fans of traditional Japanese condiments, and anyone who wants a ready supply of pickled plum for rice dishes, tea or snack time. This product suits households that enjoy bold, savory-sour flavors and prefer simple, minimally processed pantry staples in a generous, resealable format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreeze-Dried Vegetable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are these umeboshi artificially colored?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No. Color comes from red shiso leaf; no artificial dyes are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How much does the package contain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The resealable bag holds 500g (about 1.1 lb) of pickled plums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"LWWTYKSPL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46008004411475,"sku":"B0GTLJVN6N","price":58.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9949\/2947\/files\/lwwtykspl-umeboshi-front-packaging.jpg?v=1787277121","url":"https:\/\/spicestosnacks.ca\/products\/lwwtykspl-japanese-style-umeboshi-pickled-plums-500g-1-1-lb-salty-sour-resealable-bag","provider":"Spices To Snacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}