Special Cultivation Nanko Ume - 3 Years Matured Umeboshi 500g (Product of Takeuchi Farm, Wakayama Prefecture)
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What is the 3 Years Aged Nanko Umeboshi?
The home for Kishu Nanko-Ume is in Tanabe City and Minabe Town in Wakayama Prefecture. 3 years matured umeboshi are a specialty and very rare due to the meticulous labor used and time taken.
At Takeuchi Farm, in order to deliver products safely and securely to the our customers, we use wood vinegar as a repellent; as well as garlic, fish and oyster as foliar application for pickling process. They are later soaked in mineral salt and dried under the sun.
Nanko Ume is made with traditional methods. Although no chemical additives are added, you can savour the authentic taste of Umeboshi with 18% of salt content.
The entire process takes more than three years. From soaking the raw plums in mineral salt, then drying it under the sun, before allowing the plums to mature inside the barrels until it’s get completed. The three years maturing process creates a unique flavour consisting of mild and rich sour and salty flavour. As compared with umeboshi pickled with honey or preservatives, we recommend trying traditionally and organically made umeboshi.
Get To Know Umeboshi, The Japanese Salted Plums
Umeboshi is a pickled plum that has a sour and salty flavor.
Due to its overflowing benefits, umeboshi is loved by people all around the world.
Learn more about umeboshi and delicious recipes to try out!
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What is 3 Years Matured Umeboshi (Sannen Umeboshi)?
Sannen Umeboshi (three years matured Umeboshi) is a pickled raw plum with salt which carefully dried under the sun and processed thoroughly aged in a barrel for three years long.
Learn more about Sannen Umeboshi, the benefits and ways you can enjoy them to the fullest.
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Maturing Process
The umeboshi that are freshly done after being dried can taste really salty. After the maturing process, the sharpness in umeboshi will slowly fade away and the sourness turn mild.
The unique burst of umami flavour as well as the tartness of plum are sure to make an entrance. Weaves of salt and plum creates one rich flavour that increasingly tastes better year after year. Therefore, the gradual period of maturation results in different flavour from one to another.
The three years maturing process creates a unique flavour consisting of mild and rich sour and salty flavour. Among the available Umeboshi products in the market, the 3 year matured Umeboshi stands out not only for its taste but irreplaceable value.
Three years aged Umeboshi cannot be mass-produced
Organic agricultural practices are often more complicated (and take longer) than using pesticides to manage crops. Therefore, there is a limit to how much can be produced. The organic plums are dried in the sun, and aged inside the ume barrel. As the Ume is produced without the use of synthetic or chemical pesticides or fertilizers, only a limited number of plums can be manufactured. In the same way, the organic price tag more closely reflects the true cost of growing the food.
Customer Testimonials
I can taste the mild saltiness and umami flavour well.
Since additives are not used, it is safe for consumption. As the plums was matured for 3 years, the saltiness is mild but rich in umami. I will frequent this manufacturer' product again because of the quality and great service by the Japan Store.
Anonymous Customer (Around 30 years old, Female)
The hallmark of good ume- thick and succulent.
I was looking for plums that could withstand the colder months, and sannen umeboshi appears to be a good choice. The plums' skin is thick, chewy but soft, sour but savoury. . I think the Ume will complement the Japanese food called Ochazuke, if not enjoy it on a laidback afternoon with some brown rice tea.
Mei （Around 30 years old, Female)
The most delicious Umeboshi I've ever tasted.
I've tried various Umeboshi produced by outstanding manufacturers from Ryujin and Takeuchi Farm. They were both very delicious. I must say however, that the larger portion of Umeboshi from Takeuchi Farm stood out to me. I will repurchase.
Roomin (Around 30 years old, Female)
The amazing taste of sannen umeboshi.
This distinct flavour was exactly what I was looking for! I have repurchased.
Kobeaiko (Around 50 years old, Female)
3 Years Aged Special Umeboshi: Safe for Consumption
The special maturing process is carried out according to strict guidelines. At Takeuchi Farm, we're devoted to using minimal amount of pesticides and chemical fertilisers to control problems with fruit trees without compromising the crop.
Half the amount of chemical synthetic pesticides and chemical fertiliser mentioned in the standard guidelines are used to avoid plant damage. In place of pesticide and chemical fertilisers, wood vinegar, garlic, fish and oyster are used as repellent and foliar application, in contrast with the standard cultivation in Wakayama Prefecture.
All in all, the Umeboshi itself is produced without artificial chemical pesticides or chemical fertiliser. We deliver delicious Umeboshi that is not only safe for consumption, but also enjoyable for the entire family.
Recovery Food after Fasting
Sannen Umeboshi is recommended after fasting. Umeboshi acts as a natural detox, thereby promoting intestinal health.
Here, we introduce a simple yet ultra powerful detoxifying tea recipe- Umeboshi bancha in which you can try making at home! This tea helps not only to regulate digestion, but also to improve blood circulation and relieve headaches, to name a few.
Benefits of Umeboshi bancha:
This “Home Remedy” is helpful for:
● When your body condition is weak
● When you're feeling fatigue or exhaustion
● When you catch a cold
● Hangover from drinking too much
● To overcome the summer heat or colder months
● Those who feel depleted
Umeboshi Bancha Recipe
Ingredients
・Sannen umeboshi 1 serving
・Shoyu 1-3 drops
・Grated Ginger or ginger juice 1-2 drops
・Bancha
Steps:
① Place the umeboshi plum in a tea cup with a few drops of soy sauce.
② Add freshly grated ginger and stir gently. Simmer for 1/2 minute.
③ Drink hot or at room temperature.
Serving: 1 person
Manufacturer Introduction: Organic Kishu Nanko Ume
Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture is home of Kishu Nanko Ume. Built by Mr. Takeuchi, Takeuchi Farmers is committed to produce plums under a safe and secure environment.
At Takeuchi Farm, crops are produced without pesticides or chemicals. Therefore, natural insect repellent such as homemade liquid fertiliser composed of fish, crab, garlic, turmeric and more, are used on top of pyroligneous liquid.
Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture is blessed with temperate climate due to the presence of the Kuroshio Current- the warm northeasterly ocean current off the coast of Japan.
The high rainfall precipitations and long daylight makes it a suitable ground for growing plums. The high-quality plums are cultivated using medium-quality soil which absorbs much calcium during the growth period. "Uridani Ishi" is a stone common in this area which contains plenty of calcium necessary for plum growth.
Takeuchi Farm not only cultivates high quality plums using organic and traditional methods, but also involve hands-on in the entire process of packaging and shipping products to our consumers.
As plums are harvested in their unripe state in the morning, great care and deliberate skills are required to pick and sort them without causing any damage. The plums are usually divided into two standard sizes, small and large.
We are devoted to produce high quality plums and deliver carefully selected plums to our customers. We care significantly for the freshness of our products and will continue to explore creative ideas to transform Umeboshi into delicious juices, jams and wines.
Product Details
| Product Name | Special Cultivation Nanko Ume - 3 Years Matured Umeboshi 500g (Product of Takeuchi Farm, Wakayama Prefecture) |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Specially cultivated plums（Product of Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture Salt |
| Net weight | 500 g |
| Storage Method | Refrigerate after opening |
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