{"title":"Muraoka Foods","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eMuraoka Foods is a Japanese company that specializes in the production of traditional Japanese foods, particularly umeboshi, which are pickled plums. Umeboshi is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, known for its tangy, sour, and salty taste, and is often used as a condiment or added to rice dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMuraoka Foods was established in 1914 in Wakayama prefecture, a region of Japan known for its high-quality plums. The company sources its plums from local farmers and uses traditional production methods to create its umeboshi. The plums are hand-picked, then dried in the sun before being pickled with sea salt and shiso leaves, which give the umeboshi its distinctive red color.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMuraoka Foods offers a wide range of umeboshi products, including whole plums, sliced plums, and paste. The company also produces other traditional Japanese foods, such as miso paste, soy sauce, and vinegar.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMuraoka Foods is committed to using high-quality, natural ingredients and traditional production methods to create its products. The company's umeboshi is a popular choice among those who appreciate the unique flavors and health benefits of this traditional Japanese food.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9185\/7170\/collections\/20230515_084825_0000.webp?v=1684108288","url":"https:\/\/buymejapan.com\/ja-jp\/collections\/muraoka-foods.oembed","provider":"Buy Me Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}