From Minabe Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan's premier plum-growing region Unprocessed, Additive-Free Kishu Nanko Umeboshi (Pickled Plums) - White Ume (Salt-Cured Plums) - Medium Size, 1kg, 20% Salt These are Kishu Nanko plums pickled in salt and sun-dried. These sour and salty, traditional umeboshi are called "white ume." The reason for the "訳あり (訳あり)" (imperfect) designation is due to imperfections such as scratches, torn skin, or lumps. The umeboshi size is medium. Approximately 50-60 plums. Name: Umeboshi (White Ume) Ingredients: Plums (Kishu Nanko Plums), Salt (Sun-dried Salt) Raw Material Origin: Wakayama Prefecture (Plums) Net Weight: 1kg Salt Content: Approximately 20% Expiration Date: 1 year from the shipping date Storage: Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature, and humidity. Store at room temperature or refrigerate. Business notification filed with the Tanabe Health Center. These are pickled with 20% salt. They have been eaten for a long time as a health food for preservation, prevention of heatstroke, and recently for dieting and influenza prevention. Please be aware that umeboshi have pits. The expiration date is one year from the shipping date, but these umeboshi, pickled with 20% salt and without any seasonings or additives, can be enjoyed as a long-term preserved food. You can also reduce the salt content to your liking. To reduce the salt, soak approximately 500g of umeboshi in 2-3L of water with 1 teaspoon of salt until the desired salt content is reached. After 12 hours, the salt content will be approximately 12-15%, and after 24 hours, it will be around 10%. Then, drain the water well. The time may vary slightly depending on the size of the plums. If you reduce the salt content, store in the refrigerator and consume within 6 months. Shipping will be via Takkyubin Compact. You can specify the delivery time. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section. Thank you. Type of processed food: Umeboshi (Pickled Plums) Features: Direct from the farmer Features: Imperfect (訳あり)