Taste of Japan

Treat your tastebuds to new flavors

Yuzu Marmalade
Truly a treasure among the world's greatest marmalades, Yakami Orchards Yuzu Marmalade simply combines ripe, fresh Yuzu Fruit, Cane Sugar & Honey. The perfect breakfast condiment, add it to tea or pair it with seared foie gras. Yuzu Marmalade is a staple on the finest cheese boards. Bright, fresh and floral, Yuzu Marmalade is a versatile ingredient for the finest chefs and home cooks alike. Net wt 10 oz (300g)

Shrimp Sushi Ornament
Do not eat, lol.

Organic Umeboshi
Ume, the sour fruits of Japanese plum trees, are related to apricots and plums but are unique as they become more sour rather than sweeter as they ripen. They're often made into umeboshi (pickled plums) by soaking the ume in salt brines until they become plump and juicy with a delightfully tart taste. Here they're combined with shiso (perilla leaves or Japanese basil), a Japanese herb related to mint that has an earthy flavor similar to basil and anise with hints of citrus. The reddish-purple shiso adds a bright pink hue to these umeboshi.

Established in 1940, Yasashi Ume Yasan crafts these umeboshi the old-fashion way, just like obaachans (Japanese grandmothers) would make them. Their umeare organically grown in Wakayama Prefecture, without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and carry the Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) organic certification. The process of achieving organic certification in Japan is so difficult that even in Wakayama, an area famous for its ume, only 1% are certified organic. They are then pickled with organic shiso (also from Wakayama) and sea salt from Hyogo Prefecture. 0.52 oz. Made in Japan.

Dried Candied Citrus Peels
This candy is made from the refreshing Iyokan, a Japanese tangerine. Produced by Kankitsu Labo, which has been specializing in candied fruit products using fruit from local citrus farmers in Ehime prefecture, this candied Iyokan tangerine peel is a real treat. It has been made using a traditional, time-consuming artisan method. The citrus exhibit bright, citrusy fragrance when peeled with well balanced sweet and sour flavor. The peel bring you a rich citrus flavor reminiscent of freshly squeezed juice and an unbeatable fine texture that keeps the sugars firmly attached to the orange peel and prevents your fingers from getting sticky. The candy does not contain any food coloring, artificial fragrance, or preservatives - only the delicious natural citrusy flavor!

Yuzu Salt
From cocktails to desserts to savory dishes, yuzu citrus is taking the culinary world by storm. This yuzu-blended finishing salt is a perfect addition to your kitchen, simply because it’s exquisite and unique. Made with Bando Farm’s whole yuzu fruit and rock salt sourced and processed in the U.S., Yuzu Salt exhibits a refreshing aroma with a mild sour taste. Unlike other yuzu salt that uses only the rind, it also contains components from the pulp and juice, making it particularly zesty and exciting. The rock salt, mined from a 420 million year-old salt dome and processed using the Alberger method, delivers a subtle flavor and texture. It’s a versatile salt that brightens up your dish in appearance and taste and ultimately elevates your menu. It contains no artificial additives.

Pickled Shiso and Umeboshi Furikake
Locally grown plum, shiso leaves, and salt are the only ingredients in Kenchanzuke’s Pickled Shiso & Umeboshi Furikake. It’s a Japanese-style savory sprinkle, which features a refreshing umeboshi (pickled plum) and shiso aroma with a touch of sourness and umami from fermentation. Kenchanzuke, tsukemono (Japanese-style pickles) specialty maker in the Izumo region of Shimane Prefecture, knows that fresh, quality vegetables have the power to deliver great flavors even after fermentation, without needing any additives. Kenchanzuke’s fermentation naturally boosts the umami, flavor, and aroma of plum and shiso. These features are even further enhanced by the company’s special methods when processing the pickled plum and shiso into the furikake’s dried flakes. Sprinkle on rice, pasta, or whatever your tastebuds desire.