united nations designated
Globally Important Agricultural HERITAGE System
In 2015, the United Nations designated our cultivation process, The Minabe-Tanabe Ume system, a Globally Important Heritage Agricultural System.
Umeboshi Paste
Delicate Salt - Umeboshi Paste (10.4oz | 295g)
Heritage superfood
Rich in organic acids, minerals, and antioxidants
Once favored by samurai for endurance and resilience, umebsohi has long been regarded as a powerful food in Japanese culinary tradition.
heritage superfood
Through fermentation and careful aging, the ume develops natural organic acids and probiotics that contribute to wellness, making it a powerful, natural preservative and tonic.
cultivated with zero chemical fertilizers
Our vineyard-style cultivation method allows us to grow healthier trees, harvest perfectly ripened fruit, and craft umeboshi using only ume at their peak.
unmatchable flavor
With mineral-rich sea winds, abundant sunshine, and careful hands-on farming, we produce tree-ripened fruit renowned for its exceptional flavor and quality
JAPANESE PICKLED PLUMS
What is umeboshi?
For over a thousand years, umeboshi have been a cherished part of Japanese life — traditionally eaten over rice, in an onigiri (rice ball) or as part of a bento box. They've historically been revered for their flavor and power to fortify the body.
ABOUT US
Bringing Japanese tradition to today's tables
The Umé Reserve partners with heritage farms in Wakayama, Japan to bring umeboshi everywhere people gather around good food.
