Plum Vinegar

Rice vinegar mixed with ume plum juice, also known as Japanese apricot, with a hint of rock sugar to boot. The acidity of the rice vinegar is balanced by the sweetness of the plum, which beautifully colors the whole. It’s fine and fruity, indulgent without playing in the syrup league... In a word, delightful.

This vinegar is a creation of Tobaya Suten, a bearer of the tradition of master vinegar makers for over 300 years. Based in Fukui (central Japan), Tobaya Suten has continuously reinvented itself, expanding its range of vinegars and condiments over time.

His approach is simple: to give flavor to food without ever altering it. Behind this idea, there is certainly work, but also the belief in a higher power (not to say divine) that would act on the fermentation process like an invisible hand… We will simply acknowledge the action of time, which comes to enhance the action of the bacteria contained in the mother vinegar mixed with the alcoholic rice. 

Usage : This flavored vinegar will integrate very well into your dressings but can also be used to deglaze the bottoms of pans (the ume plum pairs well with cooking juices). A few drops will wonderfully awaken a fruit salad or even a highball. 

Storage : Glass bottle to be kept in a cool, dry place, away from light. 

Ingredients : Rice vinegar, ume plums, rock sugar. 

Shelf life : 18 months