Pickled, sun-dried, infused with red shiso (beefsteak) leaves, and aged for a year. Ideal for sushi and rice balls, they lend tartness to dressings, dips, and sauces. Japan's chicken soup in cold and flu season is okayu, a thin rice porridge with umeboshi. Made of the 'nanko' plum variety that is prized for its juicy pulp, delicious flavor, and high citric acid content. Tart salty plum, pickled with red shiso + Juicy pulp and delicious flavor + Valued as a digestive aid. Gluten Free + kosher pareve + Macrobiotic + Antioxidants + Ingredients: Umeboshi Plums, Sea Salt, Beefsteak Leaves (shiso). Buy in BULK and SAVE! Eden Umeboshi Plums (Pickled, Sun-Dried, Infused w Red Shiso / Beefsteak Leaves & Aged for a Year), SIX Packages, Each is 7 Oz / 200 g (Pack of 6)