Organic Ume Plum Vinegar is the salted brine that results from fermenting sour ume plums in saltwater and perilla, or shiso leaves. This delicious condiments is a traditional food in China and Japan, valued for centuries for its medicinal qualities. Use the vinegar as a beneficial condiment or seasoning. It can replace other vinegars in salad dressing, soups and other dishes. However, it is very high in salt, so reduce or eliminate other salts when using it in recipes.
Digestion
Ume vinegar is a traditional digestive aid. Its sour and salty taste stimulates the production of saliva and stomach acids, which in turn help the body to break down and assimilate the nutrients in the food. Try it as a condiment on soups, stews, vegetable and grain dishes to absorb more nutrition and eliminate indigestion.
Acid Alkaline Balance
The organic acids in organic ume vinegar help the body to maintain the optimal pH balance. Although the vinegar itself is acid, its effect on the body is alkalizing. The typical modern diet--high in processed, sweetened and animal foods--causes acidity in the body resulting in cell damage and creating the conditions for illness and fatigue. An alkalizing supplement, such as plum vinegar, restores proper pH balance for overall health and wellness.
Invigorating
According to "The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia," plum vinegar strengthens the body and immune system by removing lactic acid. Lactic acid build up is caused by natural body processes and especially stressful situations. Lactic acid contributes to fatigue, chronic illness, colds, flu, weakness and stiffness in the muscles. "Vinegar for Long Life" recommends consuming some plum vinegar daily to relieve illness and fatigue.
Organic for Purity
Plum vinegar that is not organic may lack the benefits of traditional organic plum vinegar. In non-organic vinegar, artificial coloring may replace the traditional herbs or a chemical-based fermentation process may produce an inferior quality of vinegar. Consume organic plum vinegar to enjoy the maximum benefit and avoid ingesting any dyes, chemicals or additives with your health-giving vinegar.
References
- EdenFoods.com: Ume Plum Vinegar
- "The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia"; Rebecca Wood, 1999
- "Diet and Nutrition" Rudolph Ballentine, M.D.
- Natrodoc.com: Vinegar for Long Life
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