American Vinegar Works: The Art of American Vinegar. 

Taste the Difference Time Makes: Elevating Vinegar from Pantry Staple to Essential Ingredient

Welcome to the world of truly great vinegar. American Vinegar Works (AVW) was founded on a simple belief: the vinegar you use shouldn't be a generic acid bomb. It should be a complex, flavorful ingredient that actively enhances every dish and cocktail. Made entirely in their historic mill building in Worcester, Massachusetts, using only American-made base ingredients (wines, ciders, beers) to deliver a true "sense of place."

Their secret? Time Travel.

American Vinegar rejects the modern industrial process that rushes vinegar in hours. To craft a flavor this good, they went back to the 1800s! While most commercial vinegars are done in a day, theirs take 2 to 3 months just to ferment, followed by months of barrel aging in American oak. This patience is what replaces harsh acidity with the deep, mellow, and complex flavor profile we are famous for.

The Sample Pack: What's inside?

What’s inside (five 2oz glass bottles)

19.53 Miles from the Tree Apple Cider Vinegar — tangy with a touch of sweetness; finished with Vermont cook apple cider; aged in 25-gallon American oak; 4% acidity.
Ultimate Red Wine Vinegar — rich, meaty, sharp; slow-fermented from California Shiraz; oak-aged; 5% acidity.
Better than Champagne Chardonnay Wine Vinegar — bright and delicate with a slightly nutty layer; slow-fermented from California chardonnay; oak-aged; 5% acidity.
California Junmai Rice Wine Vinegar — rich, round, and bolder than typical rice vinegar; made from California junmai sake; 4.25% acidity.
IPA Beer Malt Vinegar — fuller than standard malt with a light hoppy tang; Massachusetts craft IPA base; 4% acidity. 

Beets are sliced and cultured in water with yogurt whey and Celtic sea salt to make this traditional tonic drink. Sally Fallon Morell describes this drink as being "valuable for its medicinal qualities and as a digestive aid. Beets are just loaded with nutrients. One 4-ounce glass, morning and night, is an excellent blood tonic, promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver and is a good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments..." (Nourishing Traditions, page 608)

Ingredients: beets,* yogurt whey,* Celtic sea salt (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free.

Combines X-Factor Gold™ Concentrated Butter Oil (1/3 of contents) with Blue Ice™ Fermented Cod Liver Oil (2/3 of contents) in easy-to-take capsule form. The butter oil is extracted from dairy milk produced by cows that graze exclusively on irrigated grass of the Northern Great Plains. The combination of climate and irrigation produces a rapidly growing specialized forage ensuring optimal levels of Activator X. Casein and lactose free.

Dr. Weston A. Price discovered High Vitamin Butter Oil in the 1930s, and believed there was an extremely synergistic effect between High Vitamin Butter Oil and traditional cod liver oil. He treated many patients with this combination.

Ingredients: Fermented Cod Liver oil, butter oil concentrated through centrifugation, unbleached beeswax as thickener, Plant cellulose (capsules), silca. Contains COD (Pacific Cod) Milk. Allergy Statement: This product is made from wild caught fish and may contain other seafood allergens such as shellfish.

Many of the great historical cultures had one sacred food which they relied on to ensure strong mind, body, and spirit: Fermented fish/fish liver oil. The Mighty Roman Soldier was given a daily ration of fermented fish oil. The Stoic Scandinavian Viking had a drum of fermenting cod livers outside the door of his home. Grandma always had a bottle of cod liver oil in the back cupboard. Nutrient assays, including vitamins A and D, for these fermented oils vary widely depending on methodology, lab and batch. Current science struggles to answer the questions we have on our sacred fermented foods. There are many naturally occurring metabolites and co-factors that make the issue of measuring natural nutrients difficult in the fermented oils. We do know that historical cultures liberally consumed these sacred foods to great benefit without today’s standardization of knowledge. Allergy Statement: This product is made from wild caught fish and may contain other seafood allergens such as shellfish.

Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil in liquid form, flavored with organic orange and lemon oil.

Cod Liver Oil is know to have high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and very high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D. According to Blue Ice: "Fish oils have historically been fermented for extraction; back in the Roman empire days, Viking era and all the way up to the mid 1850’s. Rendering was introduced during the mid 1850’s as a more efficient fish liver processing method. The livers yielded a much higher total oil volume and the process could be accomplished in several hours rather than several months. What they did not understand is the effects that heat had on the nutrients; their science was not ready to address this question. As with all industrial models, the focus was on profitability, speed or turns and, marketability (taste)."

Allergy Statement: This product is made from wild caught fish and may contain other seafood allergens such as shellfish.

Many of the great historical cultures had one sacred food which they relied on to ensure strong mind, body, and spirit: Fermented fish/fish liver oil. The Mighty Roman Soldier was given a daily ration of fermented fish oil. The Stoic Scandinavian Viking had a drum of fermenting cod livers outside the door of his home. Grandma always had a bottle of cod liver oil in the back cupboard. Nutrient assays, including vitamins A and D, for these fermented oils vary widely depending on methodology, lab and batch. Current science struggles to answer the questions we have on our sacred fermented foods. There are many naturally occurring metabolites and co-factors that make the issue of measuring natural nutrients difficult in the fermented oils. We do know that historical cultures liberally consumed these sacred foods to great benefit without today’s standardization of knowledge. Allergy Statement: This product is made from wild caught fish and may contain other seafood allergens such as shellfish.

Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil in capsule form. We've found this can be easier to take than the liquid form. Cod Liver Oil is know to have high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and very high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D. According to Blue Ice: "Fish oils have historically been fermented for extraction; back in the Roman empire days, Viking era and all the way up to the Mid 1850’s. Rendering was introduced during the mid 1850’s as a more efficient fish liver processing method. The livers yielded a much higher total oil volume and the process could be accomplished in several hours rather than several months. What they did not understand is the effects that heat had on the nutrients (their science was not ready to address this question) . As with all industrial models, the focus was on profitability, speed or turns and, marketability (taste)." Allergy Statement: This product is made from wild caught fish and may contain other seafood allergens such as shellfish.

This seasonal beverage features Yerba Santa, a California native plant that was valued by the First Peoples, that has historically been used to treat asthma and other respiratory issues. It is also known as Mountain Balm and the Concow people of northeastern California call it wä-sä-got’-o. The plant also has the reputation of clearing and moving grief, and is used in environmental restoration as it can restore damaged lands and overgrazed ranchland. The flavor of our beverage is citrusy and refreshing, with subtle herbal notes.

Ingredients: filtered water, organic white tea,* lime juice,* lemon juice,* lemon zest,* fresh thyme,* foraged yerba santa leaves, organic cane sugar*  (* = organic)

Green cabbage and Celtic sea salt are cultured in ceramic Harsch crocks for at least 5 weeks before jarring. For a simple, refreshing probiotic boost, try a forkful or two mixed in a salad, soup or stew, on a hot dog or burger or with any grilled meat or charcuterie.

Ingredients: green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Now in larger size...Among the many nutritional benefits of this Coconut Aminos product, the most notable is its impressive amino acid content compared to soy-based sauces. Small batches ensure that Coconut Secret’s certified organic Coconut Aminos is a raw, enzymatically alive product that never exceeds the temperatures of an average summer day in the tropics. Derived from coconut tree sap, these Coconut Aminos are an abundant source of amino acids, minerals, vitamin C, broad spectrum B vitamins, with a nearly neutral pH. Use Coconut Aminos like soy sauce in dressings, marinades, sautes, and with sushi. Ingredients: certified organic raw coconut sap, sea salt dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, gaps diet friendly

We enhanced the digestive properties of this kraut by adding in fresh escarole, orange zest and cardamom. Combine these with the probiotic properties of a traditionally fermented kraut, and you have a recipe for healing the gut.

Ingredients: green cabbage,* escarole,* Celtic sea salt, orange zest,* cardamom seed* (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

For this very special shrub, we mix elderflower-infused apple cider vinegar with nectar from local pears and raw honey. This shrub can be used to make a delicious beverage by diluting it 4:1 with bubbly or still water, a sprig of mint or a squeeze of lime (or both).

Ingredients: pears*, raw unfiltered honey, Bernie's Best raw apple cider vinegar* infused with elderflower* (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS-diet friendly.

Fairchild’s by Golden Valley Vinegar is the nation’s premier apple cider vinegar producer. 

Fairchild’s Brand ONLY uses 100% pure Washington State organic apples. The vinegar is pure, organic, raw, and unpasteurized ACV “with the Mother.” USDA Organic and Kosher certified!

This delicious green cabbage kraut features fennel bulb and seed along with grapefruit zest. 

Ingredients: green cabbage,* fennel bulb,* Celtic sea salt, grapefruit zest,* fennel seed* (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

A lovely, lively kraut with a bit of zing. Ginger, especially known to aid digestion, combines with daikon radish for a helpful kraut to accompany a meal.

Ingredients: green cabbage,*daikon radish,* ginger root,* garlic,* sesame seeds,* Celtic sea salt (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

A trio of traditional immune boosting plants (turmeric, ginger, and garlic) make this kraut a great support for your health. We've also added black pepper, as many studies are showing that the piperine in black pepper supports the bioavailability of the curcumin in turmeric, making its anti-inflammatory power much more effective. Put a dollop of this bright kraut in a cup of warm broth and let the healing begin!

Ingredients: green cabbage,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* garlic,* lemon zest,* black pepper* (*= organic)

Recipe is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Packed with a variety of California olives! Good Faith Farm grows organic olives in Flournoy, CA, then cures them in the traditional way, with sea salt and no lye. They are also never heat-processed or treated with chemical ripening agents or preservatives, as many olives are. All the olives are from Northern California Old Groves and are grown and harvested by small family farmers.

Ingredients: raw California olives* (Lucques, Hojiblanca, Ascolano, Kalamata, Picoline, Mission, Manzanilla, Sevilliano, Leccino), filtered water, olive oil,* sea salt (*=organic)

Product is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Good Faith Farm grows organic olives in Flournoy, CA, then cures them in the traditional way, with sea salt and no lye. The olives are never heat-processed or treated with chemical ripening agents or preservatives, as many olives are, so they retain all their probiotic power. All the olives are from Northern California Old Groves and are grown and harvested by small family farmers. These plain Sevillano pickled olives are refreshing and mellow.

Ingredients: Raw Sevillano olives, filtered water, sea salt

Organic white tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with a cold infusion of hibiscus flowers for a slightly tart, slightly effervescent cultured beverage. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.

Ingredients: filtered water, white tea*, cane sugar*, hibiscus*  (* = organic)

We start by culturing onions, green jalapenos and garlic with Celtic sea salt. We combine this with cilantro and lime zest for a medium heat hot sauce with deep savory notes and a hint of citrus. Good for adding to scrambled eggs or Black Bean Refritos. 

Ingredients: onion,*^ green jalapenos,*^ garlic,^* cilantro,* Celtic sea salt, lime zest*   

(* = organic)  (^ = lacto-fermented)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

We can't be the first ones in history to attempt a holiday-themed sauerkraut... Can we? This warming ferment opens with a subtle fruity overtone and finishes with a hint of clove. It mostly just tastes like sauerkraut, but it may evoke memories of mulled cider or freshly baked apple pie. Happy holidays from our Fermentation & Preservation crew!

Ingredients: green cabbage,* ginger,* cranberries,* Celtic sea salt, juniper berries,* orange zest,* clove*  (*= organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS diet friendly.

THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH BULK SALES TO BERKELEY AND EL CERRITO NATURAL GROCERY -- IF YOU SEE IT ON OUR WEBSITE, PLEASE DON'T ORDER IT. THANK YOU.

Organic gunpowder green tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with an infusion of nettle leaves for an unusual, delicious, and nourishing fermented drink. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.

Ingredients: filtered water, gunpowder green tea*, cane sugar*, nettle leaves*  (* = organic)

Red beets are steamed until tender, then tossed with blanched onions, dill, olive oil, Bernie's Best Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, and probiotic sauerkraut brine from our housemade krauts for a delicious condiment or an addition to a salad.

Ingredients: red beets,* onions,* apple cider vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* fennel bulb,* Celtic sea salt, grapefruit zest,* fennel seed* escarole,* orange zest,* cardamom seed*), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* dill*  (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Organic yerba mate and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with pomegranate juice. Refreshing and crisp, a bit smoky and herbacious, with just the right level of tartness, this drink has quickly become a staff favorite! Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.

Ingredients: filtered water, yerba mate, organic cane sugar, pomegranate juice, lime zest

With a number of phytonutrients known to aid vision and eye health, and a lovely flavor, this kraut is a real eye-opener.

Ingredients: green cabbage,* carrot,* scallion,* fresh dill,* Celtic sea salt, yellow mustard seed,* fennel seed*   (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diet-friendly.

Red Boat is 100% pure, first press, "extra virgin" Vietnamese fish sauce. It is made from only two ingredients: the freshest cá com (black anchovy) and sea salt. It is free from added water, MSG, and preservatives. The quality of fish sauce is determined by protein levels. No other fish sauce has a natural protein content higher than Red Boat 40ºN. Packed with B vitamins and minerals, the extra-rich protein content gives all of your favorite recipes that elusive fifth flavor - umami. Red Boat anchovies are sourced exclusively from the crystal clear waters off the Phu Quoc island archipelago. Ingredients: anchovy, sea salt

Dairy-free water kefir. Water kefir grains, also called tibicos, are used to ferment a base of filtered water with unrefined cane sugar and just a touch of molasses. The sugars are metabolized by the kefir grains to produce a light but rich effervescent base. This old-timey brew is then flavored with sarsaparilla, sassafras leaf, ginger, turmeric and other herbs and spices to produce a bubbly probiotic “soda.” Vanilla bean lends this fizzy beverage a rich and complex flavor. If you are a root beer lover who is ready to graduate to a real roots beer, this is the drink for you!

Ingredients: filtered water, sarsaparilla, cane sugar*, molasses*, turmeric root*, ginger root*, licorice root, cinnamon*, vanilla bean*, sassafras, black peppercorn*, cardamom pods*, allspice*  (* = organic)

Recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free*

A new version of our Cutured Mustard! This grainy mustard has hints of allspice and clove and balanced heat.

We have been working the subtle art of mustard crafting and have found our perfect balance of sweet and hot. Housemade raw sauerkraut brine, rich in beneficial micro-organisms, gives this mustard a unique nutritional profile and umami overtones, joining our other cultured condiments. A wonderful accompaniment to sandwiches and meats, a cheese plate or an ingredient to enliven dressings, sauces or marinades.  

Ingredients: yellow mustard seed,* brown mustard seed,* ground yellow mustard,* filtered water, white wine vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), raw honey, Celtic sea salt, onion powder,* allspice,* clove*

(*= organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Green cabbage is cultured with Celtic sea salt, carrots, ginger and black sesame seeds for a mild, sweet flavored kraut. This is the perfect condiment to your Halloween festivities. Nothing like a nourishing probiotic to balance out the sweet treats.

Ingredients: green cabbage,* carrots,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* black sesame seeds*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

This kombucha is brewed almost 3 times as long as our other beverages, resulting in a distinct flavor profile. English Breakfast tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and that probiotic base is balanced by the addition of sweet apple juice and finished with a gentle kick of freshly juiced ginger. Sour apple with a punch!

Ingredients: filtered water, Darjeeling tea,* cane sugar,* Bernie's Best gravenstein cider,* ginger*  (* = organic)

Nowhere else can you find miso made with the small red azuki beans, highly regarded for their nutritional and healing properties in Oriental medicine. Festive burgundy in color, this delicate miso is ideal for seasoning light soups, bean dishes, sauces, and salad dressings. Made with brown rice and azuki beans. No gluten or soy ingredients.

Ingredients: Deep well water, lightly polished organic brown rice, organic azuki beans, sun-dried sea salt, organic sea vegetables and koji culture.

This is a versatile light miso and is made with the sumptuous chick pea instead of soybeans. The flavor is sweeter and more delicate than many other misos. Made with brown rice and chick peas. No gluten or soy ingredients.

Ingredients: Deep well water, lightly polished organic brown rice, organic chickpeas, sun-dried sea salt, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture.

Mildly spicy and deeply warming, this chickpea miso is made with immune-strengthening fresh garlic and sun-baked Turkish red pepper paste. May it spice up your culinary adventures!

No gluten or soy ingredients.

Ingredients: Deep well water, lightly polished organic rice, organic chickpeas, organic fresh garlic, sun-dried sea salt, red pepper paste, organic nettle greens, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture.

Deep, dark, nourishing, this miso is wonderful in soups, stews, and casseroles. It is a satisfying alternative to the three year barley misos, containing all their depth and power along with the extra sweetness of brown rice. Made with brown rice and black soybeans.

No gluten ingredients.

Ingredients: Deep well water, organic black soybeans, organic brown rice, sun-dried sea salt, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture.

This ancient and robust miso is our most popular variety, and is the one most often recommended for healing diets. The color ranges from dark pumpkin to russet brown as it ages. Some years ago, this variety was the winner of East-West Journal's "Most Hearty Miso" award. Made with barley and soybeans.

Ingredients: Deep well water, organic barley, organic soybeans, sun-dried sea salt, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture.

Terraflora™ is a novel broad-spectrum synbiotic formulated with a combination of spore form probiotics, and advanced, food-based, ancient prebiotics designed for robust support of gastrointestinal health.

Terraflora’s innovative strain combination introduces Ribospore™ (Bacillus pumilus) and Bacillus megaterium EM144™, microorganisms scientifically proven to effectively produce highly bioavailable antioxidants and riboflavin, right at the site of absorption. Riboflavin is an essential nutrient for maintaining a healthy digestive tract.

Suggested Use: Take 1-2 capsules per day with or without food, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.

Ingredients:

Probiotic Bio-Complex: 1 Billion Viable Cells per serving

Ribospore™ (Bacillus pumilus)

Bacillus megaterium EM144™

Bacillus subtilis

Bacillus clausii

Bacillus coagulans

Prebiotic Bio-Complex: 850mg per serving

Larch Arabinogalactan [Larix spp.], Reishi [Ganoderma lucidum] Extract (fruiting body), Wild-Harvested Chaga [Inonotus obliquus] Extract (fruiting body), Wild-Harvested Nova Scotian Bladderwrack [Fucus vesiculosus] Extract (thallus), Wild-Harvested Patagonian Wakame [Undaria pinnatifida] Extract (sporophyll), Humic Acids

This Original Probiotic Coconut Yogurt by The Coconut Cult utilizes all parts of the coconut - meat, cream, and water. They then infuse a custom probiotic blend containing 25 billion probiotics per serving. With no added stabilizers or sugars, this coconut yogurt is great enjoyed by the spoonful (recommended to start with a few spoonfuls a day and progressing to larger quantities), in smoothies, or yogurt bowls with your favorite toppings.

Note: This product now features a different combination of probiotic strains. Young Thai coconuts and probiotics are pureed and fermented to create this fresh and creamy yogurt.  Over 400 billion probiotics in each pint.

Coconut Cult recommends starting with just a few spoonfuls and progressing your way to a whole bowl. Think of this yogurt as a replacement for your daily probiotic supplement or as your new favorite yogurt.

Ingredients: Organic Coconut meat, organic coconut water, organic coconut water concentrate, custom probiotic blend: 16 Strains of Probiotics: L. Lactis, S. Thermophilus, L. Salivarius, L. Acidophilus, L. Helveticus, L. Plantarum, L. Gasseri, L. Brevis, L. Casei, L. Fermentum, L. Reuteri, L. Rhamnosus, B. Longum, B. Infantis, B. Breve, B. Bifidum

This delicious ferment features a warm hint of leeks and scallions, all noted for their heart-healthy benefits. Our krauts are cultured for at least five weeks in German ceramic Harsch crocks for maximum nutrition.

Ingredients:  red cabbage,* scallion,* onion,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

This nightshade-free variation on traditional kimchi recipes features ample amounts of horseradish, along with garlic, ginger, leeks and scallions, and traditionally brewed fish sauce, to create a beautiful and distinctive kimchi. Crisp daikon rounds out the texture and flavor of this unique kimchi. It has a bit of bite -- but not the kind of heat you get with the hot chiles in our Spicy Red Kimchi -- its warming umami goodness rippling across the peppery notes. 

Ingredients: napa cabbage,* daikon,* leeks,* horseradish,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* ginger,* scallions,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), brown rice flour,* raw unfiltered honey (*= organic) 

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and not grain-free.

Yume Boshi founder Ayako Iino grew up eating her mother's house made umeboshi pickles. She founded Yume Boshi in 2013 as the fruit on the ume plum trees became ripe in Northern California. Using traditional methods Ayako set to work transforming the tangy fruit she sources from small local orchards into pickles. Koume is a style of umeboshi pickle that is made with a different variety of ume plum. The fruit is smaller and more delicate. Soft, tangy, salty, bright red color --- that same taste but it can be used with less impact.

Great for rice balls or for bento box. Umeboshi is a savory ume plum pickle eaten as a condiment for rice every day in Japan. She uses locally sourced plums and traditional methods of preparation. Ume plums are salted, flavored with red shiso leaves, and then dried under the California sun to make umeboshi. The ultimate companion for a bowl of plain steamed rice. (Mix in small amount as you wish.) Stronger taste than your usual pickle - a little goes a long way!??

Ingredients: ume plums, sea salt, red shiso leaves No need to refrigerate, but keep in cool place.

Yume Boshi founder Ayako Iino grew up eating her mother's house made umeboshi pickles. She founded Yume Boshi in 2013 as the fruit on the ume plum trees became ripe in Northern California. Using traditional methods Ayako set to work transforming the tangy fruit she sources from small local orchards into pickles. Koume is a style of umeboshi pickle that is made with a different variety of ume plum. The fruit is smaller and more delicate. Soft, tangy, salty, bright red color --- that same taste but it can be used with less impact. Great for rice balls or for bento box. Umeboshi is a savory ume plum pickle eaten as a condiment for rice every day in Japan. She uses locally sourced plums and traditional methods of preparation. Ume plums are salted, flavored with red shiso leaves, and then dried under the California sun to make umeboshi. The ultimate companion for a bowl of plain steamed rice. (Mix in small amount as you wish.) Stronger taste than your usual pickle - a little goes a long way!?? Ingredients: ume plums, sea salt, red shiso leaves No need to refrigerate, but keep in cool place.