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They make innovative products of exceptional quality made with thoughtful formulas from wholesome ingredients by a passionate team in a kitchen (not a lab). Phew!

Powerful superfoods like maca, lucuma, sea buckthorn, chlorella, acerola, reishi, and so many others have been carefully selected from thoroughly vetted organic farmers to offer superior nutrition and an unmistakably real taste that you can (quite literally) feel good about enjoying.

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Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosis) a sea vegetable from Heidi Herrmann and Strong Arm Farm Regarded as the panacea by some herbal healers, known as 'the thyroid seaweed' due to it's high elemental-iodine content. Fucus has been used to enhance the body's immune system, inhibit tumor cells, suppress allergic inflammation and strengthen body tissues. 

Kombu Laminaria dentigera Excellent added to beans, to soften and break down the tough fibers increasing the digestibility, therefore reducing the 'gas effect'. Studies show that alginic acids in Kombu remove heavy metals from our body. 

Nori (Porphyra perforata) a sea vegetable from Heidi Herrmann and Strong Arm Farm Only 1 cell thick! Particularly tasty when lightly toasted (150*F in oven 10 min) then crumbled over food as a condiment. Highest in protein (30% by weight), iron, B6 and B12 content among the seaweeds. Packed in its natural crinkly splendor rather than in heat processed, oily MSG-laden sushi sheets. 

Annie, founder of Sweetduet, is a passionate chocolatier who believes food is medicine and developed a recipe that combines deliciousness and health in a brand new way of eating chocolate. 

One of Sweetduet's pride and joy, date fruit is a great source of vitamin B, iron, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants. The high dietary fiber and polyphenol content make dates a suitable choice for consumption as prebiotics. Naturally fudgy, Sweetduet 100% chocolate covered dates are a great, healthier substitute for fudge and caramel.

Ingredients: Organic Medjool Dates, Organic Cocoa Liquor*.

* Also known as cocoa mass or cocoa paste, is the main ingredient in chocolate made by crushing fermented, dried cocoa beans. Chocolate-makers typically add sugar, cocoa butter, dairy, lecithin, and vanilla to add flavor and remove the bitterness in their chocolates. This mass of cocoa beans and cocoa butter (both a natural byproduct of the cocoa bean) is a superfood that contains high amounts of polyphenol, flavonoid, and antioxidants. All ingredients that provide us with great health benefits, especially in the presence of low sugar, dairy, and fat. Cocoa liquor contains no alcohol and is a raw food.

Note: Organic Sunflower oil is not an actual ingredient but is listed on the packaging. 

Annie is a passionate chocolatier who beleives food is medicine and developed a recipie that combines deliciousness and health in a brand new way of eating chocolate. 

Sweetduet dried apricots are moist and succulent. Apricots are high in dietary fiber, heart-healthy carotenoids, and antioxidants. Apricots are also a great source of iron and copper to help combat anemia and iron deficiency.

Ingredients: Organic apricot, Organic Cocoa Liquor*, Organic cocoa butter, Organic date nectar.

* Also known as cocoa mass or cocoa paste, is the main ingredient in chocolate made by crushing fermented, dried cocoa beans. Chocolate-makers typically add sugar, cocoa butter, dairy, lecithin, and vanilla to add flavor and remove the bitterness in their chocolates. This mass of cocoa beans and cocoa butter (both a natural byproduct of the cocoa bean) is a superfood that contains high amounts of polyphenol, flavonoid, and antioxidants. All ingredients that provide us with great health benefits, especially in the presence of low sugar, dairy, and fat. Cocoa liquor contains no alcohol and is a raw food.

Annie, the founder of Sweetduet, is a passionate chocolatier who believes food is medicine and developed a recipe that combines deliciousness and health in a brand new way of eating chocolate. 

Just like the rest of our fruits, this tart tropical fruit is not only a great source of dietary fiber and antioxidants (flavanoid and phenolic acids), but also particularly high in manganese and vitamin C! What makes pineapple unique, is bromelain, a digestive enzyme that helps break down proteins.

Ingredients: Organic Pineapple, Organic Cacao, Organic Cacao Butter, Organic Date Nectar

* Also known as cocoa mass or cocoa paste, is the main ingredient in chocolate made by crushing fermented, dried cocoa beans. Chocolate makers typically add sugar, cocoa butter, dairy, lecithin, and vanilla to add flavor and remove the bitterness in their chocolates. This mass of cocoa beans and cocoa butter (both a natural byproduct of the cocoa bean) is a superfood that contains high amounts of polyphenol, flavonoid, and antioxidants. All ingredients that provide us with great health benefits, especially in the presence of low sugar, dairy, and fat. Cocoa liquor contains no alcohol and is a raw food.

Strong Woman Syrup from Taproot Medicine, a Bay Area herbal company, is an iron-rich, nutrient dense, delicious herbal tonic made for women of all ages to support the body in building blood and assimilating iron. It is safe and effective in providing the body with vitamins and minerals, especially iron. Iron is essential in transporting oxygen around the body, and women require twice the iron intake of men to replace what we give up in menstruating. Iron deficiency can be very common, affecting 20% of the world’s population. This tonic can be taken as a food supplement to support iron absorption, but if you think you may be anemic, please consult your trusted healthcare provider.

Ingredients: dandelion root and leaf (Taraxacum off.), nettle leaf (Urtica dioica), raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus), milk thistle (Silybum marianus),yellow dock root (Rumex crispus), milky oat tops (Avena saliva), alfalfa leaf (Medicago sativa), hawthorn berry (Crataegus monogyna), marshmallow root (Althea off.), rosehips (Rosa spp.), and raisins, goji berries, orange peel, spirulina, nutritional yeast, molasses, honey, pomegranate concentrate, filtered water, a touch o’ brandy (as a preservative).

All herbs are certified organic or mindfully harvested.

Dosage: 1-2 Tablespoons daily Keep Refrigerated.

Introducing herbal support for pandemic-sized stress levels!  Stress-Less Syrup is a spectacular formula for decreasing the inflammatory stress response, improving central nervous system function, and regulating the excited/exhausted state.  Translated, that should look like support in falling asleep, being able to ride the waves of stress with more grace, and making angry-mama-monster show up less frequently.  Gotu kola is the resiliency plant, ashwagandha the great regulator, and tulsi the protector of health.  May this formula serve you well; don't forget to thank the plants (most of which you can easily grow!).  

Ingredients: ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), reishi (Ganaderma lucidum), gotu kola (Centella asiatica), nettles (Urtica dioica), wild oats (Avena sativa), orange peel (Citrus sinensis), hawthorn berry (Crataegus monogyna) and clove, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, honey, a touch o’ brandy and a wellness wish

Give your gut a break with this powerful digestive tincture. Bitters formulas have been around throughout the globe for centuries, and for good reason. These potent plants help stimulate the creation of saliva and enzymes that support healthy digestion. Our gut is our “second brain” because so much of our wellness comes from our digestive system. Not to mention our intuition!

Ingredients: Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), orange peel (Citrus x sinensis), schizandra berry (Schisandra chinensis), yellow dock root (Rumex crispus), artichoke leaf (Cynara cardunculus), marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis), gentian rhizome (Gentiana lutea)

FLAVOR NOTES: Bitter. Sour. Spicy. Smooth. Wakes you up!

1 oz glass bottle with spray top

If you've been using the Strong Child syrup, don't worry, this is the same formula with one more herb (ginger!) and a bit more reishi. Wellness Syrup is a slightly updated formula that is potent enough for adults and safe for children. (Frieda, the syrup maker, thought about calling it "instead-of-insurance syrup", but it wouldn't fit on the label. ) This medicine is formulated for deep immune support and nutrient absorption. It's meant to be taken during seasonal shifts, at the onset of illness, and for people with compromised immune systems (sleep-deprived, very stressed, elderly, coming off antibiotics). It's alcohol free (honey-based), safe for children, and uber local with Sonoma County honey, elderberry and jujube. It also makes an excellent 'sick drink' combined with apple cider vinegar, hot water, and crushed garlic.

Ingredients: rosehip (Rosa spp.), elderberry (Sambucus nigra), milky oat tops (Avena sativa), jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba), reishi (Ganaderma lucidum), nettle leaf (Urtica dioica), orange peel, spirulina, ginger, nutritional yeast, cherry concentrate, honey, molasses, a touch o’ vinegar (as a preservative).

All herbs are certified organic or mindfully harvested.

Dosage: 2-4 years: ½-1 teaspoons daily, 4-6 years: 1-2 teaspoons daily, 6-12 years: 1 tablespoon daily. Remember, this is a safe, gentle formula, and the dosage is simply a suggestion. Feel free to experiment with how you offer this medicine as part of a meal.

Keep Refrigerated.

Chocolate Mousse is a limited time chocolatey flavor for sale online only. It's rich, it's sweet, it's tart ... it's superfood chocolicious!

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 nectar, organic coconut cream, organic cacao, 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

Chocolate Mousse is a limited time chocolatey flavor for sale online only. It's rich, it's sweet, it's tart ... it's superfood chocolicious!

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 nectar, organic coconut cream, organic cacao, 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

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

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100% Organic Sesame Seeds

This smooth, flavorful, and nutritious Tahini is made of organic sesame seeds grown by traditional farmers. The seeds are hand-harvested, mechanically hulled, lightly toasted, and stone-ground into creamy sesame paste.

TOHOUM TAHINI is very versatile. It is a good source of protein and healthy fats for vegans and adds flavor to noodles, grains, and veggies. It is a rich ingredient in hummus, dips, dressings, and sauces. Mixed with a natural sweetener, it transforms into a delicious healthy treat. Children LOVE it!  Spread it on their toast, crepes, pancakes, waffles! ENJOY!

A nutritious, delicious bar made from dried plums (prunes) and Medjool dates, Artisana coconut butter and coconut oil, dried coconut, sea salt, orange juice and zest. Sweet but not too sweet, and balanced by the fat in the coconut, these are a great snack to eat while on the go (“in transit”)—and the dried fruit might help with the other kind of transit, too!

Ingredients: coconut butter, coconut oil, dried plums, dates, Celtic sea salt, orange juice and zest Bar comes uncut and wrapped in brown butcher paper.

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly. May contain pits.

Hit the trail with our newest TSH snack! Our trail mix combines the mild sweetness of raisins with the chocolate-like taste of cacao nibs and lightly salted sprouted sunflower and pumpkin seeds for just the right blend of sweet and salty. 

Ingredients: raisins,* sprouted pumpkin seeds,* sprouted sunflower seeds,* cacao nibs,* Celtic Sea Salt (*= organic)

Recipe is vean, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free.

100% Sprouted Brown rice. Perfect for when you don't have time to soak your rice. Digestible and delicious.

100% Sprouted Brown rice. Perfect for when you don't have time to soak your rice. Digestible and delicious.

To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co. has returned to the traditional practice of sprouting grains in order to render them more nutritious and digestible. Their flours are freshly milled from organic grains that are sprouted, dried and milled at temperatures below 110° to maintain enzymes, vitamins, and minerals produced during the sprouting process. *Certified USDA Organic, True Sprout Certified, Certified Kosher.

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Organic, sprouted green pea flour is a great pasta and tortilla flour. Very flavorful soup enhancer. Nutrient-dense and easily digested. Naturally gluten-free.

These gluten-free beans are packed with staying power to give you lots of energy. Great cooked alone or added to soups. Recommended soaking up to 24 hours for rehydration to lessen cooking time. A portion of the beans’ starch has been converted into simple sugars which will make them sweeter and pleasantly chewy, not mushy or mealy. Great basis for dips.

• Very low in Saturated Fat and Sodium
• Good source of Protein, Thiamin, Magnesium, Dietary Fiber, Folate, and Manganese
• Rich in Phosphorus and Copper

All To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co.’s facilities are certified organic and kosher certified. 

100% Organic Sprouted Rolled Oats- Great for oatmeal, cookies, granola, and energy bars. No need to soak!!! Certified Gluten Free Oats.

100% organic sprouted rolled oats Great for oatmeal, cookies, granola, and energy bars. No need to soak!

Sprouted 100% Organic* Spelt Flour Now in 1 lb bag! To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co. has returned to the traditional practice of sprouting grains in order to render them more nutritious and digestible. Their flours are freshly milled from organic grains that are sprouted, dried and milled at temperatures below 110° to maintain enzymes, vitamins and minerals produced during the sprouting process. *Certified USDA Organic, True Sprout Certified, Certified Kosher

Sesame seeds are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

A great gluten-free snack with an unmistakably nutty taste. Great for adding texture to all your baking needs and crunch to your favorite salads and sides. They also look great on your buns!

Of the major food allergens in the US, EU, and/or Canada, only Wheat, Almonds, and Sesame are present in the scope of products processed at To Your Health. All To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co.’s facilities are certified organic and kosher certified

Limited quantity available -- The Oscars have passed, but fresh green beans, carrots and kale take their bows in this classic chunky vegetable and white bean soup in a tomato base with our housemade veg broth. Add a little parmesan for the full Tuscan taste experience, and serve with toast drizzled with olive oil or topped with Sierra Nevada chevre!

Ingredients: vegetable broth (filtered water infused with onions,* carrots,* celery*), green beans,* onions,* carrots,* kale,* navy beans,* celery,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste* and puree,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* garlic,* oregano,* black pepper,* thyme,* bay leaves*  (*=organic)

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

Unlike national brands, Vital Choice canned Albacore Tuna is cooked only once, to preserve its fresh flavor, firm texture, and healthful omega-3s. In addition to ample protein, Albacore provides omega-3s in abundance, and substantial amounts of vitamin D.

All Vital Choice Albacore comes from a North Pacific fishery in which smaller boats line-catch individual tuna using the sustainable troll method, which ensures careful handling of each fish, safety for dolphins, and very minimal bycatch. 

*Dolphin safe 

* No added oil, water or salt 

* Low sodium 

* Easy-open top 

* Certified Kosher (OU B.Y. & M.T.—full oversight) *

* Certified sustainable by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Thanks to its sustainable harvest and lower mercury content, albacore from this fishery is categorized as “Super Green” by Monterey Bay Aquarium. Vital Choice has this to say about their Albacore Tuna: "[It] is sustainably harvested by our neighbor Paul Hill, who quickly flash-freezes it on his small boat to preserve the fish at its peak of freshness. Because predatory fish such as tuna accumulate mercury over time, Paul provides us with younger, smaller Albacore tuna (14 lbs. or less) for optimal purity."

Vital Choice premium quality Portuguese Mackerel comes from a family that has been picking and packing the finest fish for more than 100 years, selecting the fattiest, tastiest mackerel and processing and cooking them with the care needed to ensure fine flavor and texture. Contains edible skin and bones.

* Product of Portugal

* Sustainably harvested

* High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids

* Naturally low in mercury

* Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

* Certified Kosher (EarthKosher)

Vital Choice Portuguese Mackerel is delicious added to salads or sandwiches or eaten right out of the can.

*NOTE: Unlike King Mackerel, which pregnant and nursing women are advised to avoid, Vital Choice's Atlantic “chub” Mackerel (Scomber colias) presents no safety concerns, as it is an entirely different species with very low levels of mercury.

Vital Choice genuine Atlantic mackerel (Scomber colias) make a delicious, health-promoting meal or snack full of essential nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, protein, calcium, potassium, iron, selenium, and vitamins B6, B12, D3, E, and K. Mackerel and other fatty fish have long been known as "brain food" because they are a rich source of nutrients that make up the brain's nerve cell membranes. Eating omega-3 rich fish helps keep brain cell walls flexible, optimizing their health and function. Meaty and mild tasting, try them with our Mayonnaise, scrambled eggs, or with fresh bread by a lake in the mountains.

These succulent treats come from a Portuguese family that's been perfecting their craft for more than 100 years. Just for Vital Choice, they custom-pack Sardines harvested when levels of omega-3s and flavor reach their peak. Contains edible skin and bones.

These premium Sardines are packed in certified-organic extra virgin olive oil, rich in antioxidants and flavor.

* Low sodium

* Easy-open top

* Packed in Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

* Certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

These succulent treats come from a Portuguese family that's been perfecting their craft for more than 100 years. Just for Vital Choice, they custom-pack Sardines harvested when levels of omega-3s and flavor reach their peak.

These premium Sardines are packed in certified-organic extra virgin olive oil, rich in antioxidants and flavor,

*low sodium

*easy to open top

*packed in Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

* Certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

Ingredients: Sardines, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Chili.

The rich red color of the meat and brimming salmon oil reveal the rare quality of Vital Choice Wild Alaskan Sockeye. Vital Choice salmon is all sustainably-harvested, Alaskan salmon.

This is their Traditional Style Wild Red™, which includes skin and soft edible bones, to offer extra flavor, calcium (12% Daily Value per serving) and omega-3s (804 mg per serving).

It is also Certified Kosher (OU).

This delicious ferment features a warm hint of leeks, garlic and shallots, 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,* leek,* onion,* garlic,* shallots,* 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*, garlic*, ginger*, onion,* scallions*, Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), brown rice flour*, raw unfiltered honey, Celtic sea salt (*= organic) 

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

Young Kobras gluten-free sourdough bread is made with simple organic ingredients. No preservatives or gum! Fermented for over 12 hours, the loaves of bread are hand baked in the SF Bay Area. Try it toasted with your favorite spread. This delicious bread is packed in compostable packaging. 

Young Kobras bread is fresh and preservative-free: Refrigerate (up to 2 weeks) or freeze (up to 3 months) IMMEDIATELY upon arrival. 

Ingredients: Sourdough starter (water, organic brown rice flour), organic buckwheat flour, organic sunflower seeds, organic buckwheat groats, organic tapioca flour, organic psyllium husk, organic molasses, organic apple cider vinegar, sea salt

Note: If you place an online order you will receive the bread frozen. If you shop in our store, you will find it either fresh or frozen. 

Young Kobras gluten-free sourdough bread is made with simple organic ingredients. No preservatives or gum! Fermented for over 12 hours, the loaves of bread are hand baked in the SF Bay Area. Try it toasted with your favorite spread. This delicious bread is packed in compostable packaging. 

Young Kobras bread is fresh and preservative-free: Refrigerate (up to 2 weeks) or freeze (up to 3 months) IMMEDIATELY upon arrival. 

Ingredients: Sourdough starter (water, organic brown rice flour), organic sorghum flour, organic millet flour, organic tapioca flour, organic psyllium husk, organic dried mission figs, sea salt, organic apple cider vinegar.

Note: If you place an online order you will receive the bread frozen. If you shop in our store, you will find it either fresh or frozen. 

Young Kobras gluten-free sourdough bread is made with simple organic ingredients. No preservatives or gum! Fermented for over 12 hours, the loaves of bread are hand baked in the SF Bay Area. Try it toasted with your favorite spread. This delicious bread is packed in compostable packaging. 

Young Kobras bread is fresh and preservative-free: Refrigerate (up tp 2 weeks) or freeze (up to 3 months) IMMEDIATELY upon arrival. 

Ingredients: Sourdough starter (water, organic brown rice flour), organic sorghum flour, organic millet flour, organic tapioca flour,
organic psyllium husk, organic green olives, sea salt, organic apple cider vinegar, organic rosemary

Note: If you place an online order you will receive the bread frozen. If you shop in our Store, you will find it either fresh or frozen. 

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.