Japanese apricots
Fruit
Refrigerator
The 'ume' is the fruit of the Japanese apricot. Ume belongs to the same family as plums and apricots. The fruit is 2-3 cm long and round to pear-shaped. The flesh and skin are yellow, usually with a red blush. The seeds are smooth and light brown, and not edible.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Check the packaging for the best-before date for pickled apricots.
An opened jar can be kept in the fridge for 1 month.
Preparation
You can eat the pickled apricots with unpolished rice or sushi. They serve as a seasoning with a dish. Beware of the stone.
Storage times
Pickled or salted apricots: See expiry date on packaging.
Opened jar in acid
Refrigerator: 1 month
Information
Portion size
Cultivation and season
Tip
Japanese apricot flavour
Availability
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