Shirakiku Salted Plums Aka Umeboshi | Japanese Umeboshi for Salad Dressings, Cooked Vegetables, and Sauces | Plum, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate | 8.46oz, 1 Pack

I've gotten this brand for years, tastes just like I remember from when I was in Japan. Salty, sour, delicious. I mostly use them to make one of my favorite makis, ume shiso maki. Don't forget to suck on the pits after you remove the flesh, and if you're really addicted, crack them for the little bit of deliciousness inside. I always have a container or two on hand.

These umeboshi are just the right flavor and texture. I like the softer ones instead of the hard ones and these are soft.

Both packages were damaged and one was leaking. These plums have a long shelf life, but the expiration date on the weak plastic bag says this October????? I can't trust to actually eat them. They came loose, in a envelope type bag. These should be boxed and secured.Horrible. No value. Will not be purchasing again.

Product arrived within hours and the packaging was undamaged. Just opened them up a few minutes ago to try one and ate three instead.I’ve been ordering umeboshi onigiri from a local ramen place and became obsessed. I wanted to make it at home. I ordered plum paste previously (from someplace else) and the taste was overwhelming, but THESE whole pickled plums are exactly what I was looking for! I’m so happy I found them!! They are sour/salty, but have a sweet undertone to them. They’re within a decent price point as well, so that’s another plus. Just be mindful of the tiny pits inside. Order them, you won’t be disappointed :)

I should have read more reviews before picking this one -- the photo on the listing is outdated or just wrong. The product I received had high-fructose corn syrup added, and I specifically am avoiding that in my diet. Oh well. They taste pretty neat: a little sweet, a little sour, and I'd love to get some that aren't so artificial. Also these have pits!! No one told me that and I was very surprised!! Also the pits are fun to suck on but they have a sharp, pointy end that will cut your gums/lips, so be careful. The packaging is recloseable but I feel like it's not really airtight.Other than feeling like I was rooked, they're fine. But I won't get them again and if you're wary of HFCS, skip this one.

Good tho. About 30 nickel sized plums, sooooo 30 cents per!! Made in Jpn, that's always good w/ Jpn food stuffs. $ vs my local (SF Bay Area) Jpn mkt prices.

Delicious but pricey, but I was surprised that it was still cheaper than the exact same thing in my local Asian store. I can't remember when I didn't have ume in my house. Rice is not the same without ume.

I ate with my rice for breakfast.I can also make some plum sauce with soy sauce and sugar added.