Eden Umeboshi Plum, Japanese Pickled Plum, Wakayama Grown, Whole, Traditionally Made in Japan, No MSG, No Chemical Additives, 7.05 oz

I enjoyed the tart salty jam like taste to this salted plum/apricot. I read a lot of cooking recipes for this and watched YouTube videos on how to eat this, I've personally enjoy it. I like tart and sour snacks , if you enjoy a salty sour slightly fruity taste you would enjoy this. Personally I have Gerd/ acid reflux stomach Problems so after eating a whole plum, my stomach was hurting a little afterwards but that's just because I'm sensitive to acidity, I thought this product might help with that but it didn't for my personal case. I would say it would help with normal after dinner digestion but only eat like half of it. A lot of people said it's too salty but this is really only if you enjoy salty sour fruits. It would really be good with rice or chicken other than that on its own is good to me, I also like to problems so after eating a whole plum, my stomach was hurting a little afterwards but that's just because I'm sensitive to acidity, I thought this product might help with that but it didn't for my personal case. I would say it would help with normal after dinner digestion but only eat like half of it. A lot of people said it's too salty but this is really only if you enjoy salty sour fruits. It would really be good with rice or chicken other than that on its own is good to me, I also like to suck on the pit of the fruit, I've heard this is good for sore throats .

Growing up, umeboshi was a staple in our home. Recently, I was looking for it to use in a recipe and was shocked at how many brands use corn syrup or some other type of sugar. This Eden brand, though pricey, had only the plum, salt, and shiso leaves - perfect.

This is no at all what I expected. While there is some small plumb flavor in these, it is almost totally ruined by the salt. Salt, salt, salt. It's like eating pure salt. I got some 2nd rate Kim Chi that was over salted to the point of where I could not taste much but the salt. I tried a bite of that after one of these plums and it was a relief. Still salty, but not as bad as this umi product.I am not a low-salt guy, in fact, I am used to too much sodium, but these things are AWFUL.I read about this Umeboshi and they talk about people sucking on the stone because the flavor is so good.Sorry, but there is just about no flavor except salt. Salt flavor with a hint of plum.I tried using them in small amounts in sushi or in a rice bowl. You have to chop it really fine to get it small enough that one piece doesn't overpower the entire flavor of the sushi or rice bowl. When you do this, the plum flavor is just gone. Undetectable.I don't think this is the way Umeboshi plums are supposed to taste.I have had good kimchi, and I ferment my own vegetables, and I love dill pickles and olives and all those things.This product just tastes like salt.

Just what you expect from umeboshi typical of many Japanese meals. Only negative is the price because there is another seller who has many more umeboshi for a better price. But these are lovely!

I eat only foods that are natural and without additives that are harmful and unnecessary. This is made with only the plums, leaves, and salt. How much better can it get? It is pricey but it's at least worth it. I can't find other options made with the same quality.

If you like umeboshi these are for you. Authentic sour/salty taste that I've enjoyed since living in Japan. Red shiso (beefsteak plant) leaves used to add the traditional red coloring. Although called plums ume are more like apricots and this particular application pickles them so that they can be used in a traditional manner, such as in the center or a rice ball. We enjoy them with oatmeal (I add little yogurt margarine, salt and pepper). Umebosh do have pits in the center so you may want a different product if you wish to avoid the pits (we have no problem with them as we chop the meat into smaller fragments using a spoon one we've poured the oatmeal over the ume boshi--and eat just a small bit with a spoonful or two of oatmeal or a bite of the rice ball).

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Used to eat these years ago when following the Macrobiotic Diet. Used to be able to get them at Whole Foods. Sadly, we can't find them there anymore, so I ordered through Amazon. Just as I remember!