1.58 oz. Jar - Japan
Bright, Tart Ume Plum Furikake for Rice, Noodles, Salads and Snacks
Furikake is one of those little pantry things that can make a plain bowl of rice suddenly feel complete. Literally meaning “sprinkles,” furikake is a Japanese savory seasoning most often scattered over rice—but this Ume Plum Furikake is much too fun to stop there.
We love this one because it is so clean and direct: ume plum and salt. That is it. No long ingredient list, no additives. Just bright, tangy, lightly salty ume flavor in a sprinkle-able form for rice, tofu, noodles, salads, avocado toast, potatoes, seafood, and even the occasional scoop of sorbet.
All About Umami Insider Ume Plum Furikake
Ume plum furikake is inspired by umeboshi, Japan’s traditional salt-cured plums. The flavor is tart, salty, fruity, and refreshing—not sweet like jammy plum and not sharp like lemon. It is the kind of mouth-watering brightness that cuts through richness and wakes up simple foods.
Why It Works
- Ume plum brings bright, tart, salty fruitiness
- Only two ingredients: ume plum and salt
- No additives or MSG
- Beautiful natural color makes dishes look more finished
- Works like a dry finishing condiment for rice, noodles, tofu, salads, and snacks
How to Use It
Sprinkle it over rice, rice balls, tofu, salad, mozzarella, baked potatoes, tempura, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a clean pop of tart, salty ume flavor. Mix it with olive oil for a bright ume pasta sauce or bread dip, blend it with mayonnaise for a tangy spread, or combine it with vinegar for a quick pickling base.
- Use on rice, rice balls, tofu, noodles, and edamame
- Sprinkle over avocado toast, mozzarella, potatoes, or salads
- Try with hamachi carpaccio, seafood, tempura, or fried foods
- Add a tiny pinch to ice cream or sorbet for salty-tart contrast
A Note for Cooks and Snackers
This furikake is made with ume plum and salt, so it brings both brightness and seasoning. Use it as a finishing sprinkle, and taste before adding extra salt.
Product Details
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Product Type: Ume plum furikake seasoning
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Producer / Brand: Umami Insider
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Origin: Japan
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Ingredients: Ume Plum, Salt.
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Net Weight / Size: 1.58 oz.
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Format: Jar
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Best Uses: Rice, rice balls, noodles, tofu, salads, avocado toast, seafood
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Flavor Profile: Tart, salty, bright, fruity, refreshing, gently sweet
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Storage: Store according to package instructions
Key Characteristics
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Primary Flavor: Ume plum
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Ingredient Count: Two ingredients
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No Additives: No additives
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Primary Use: Finishing sprinkle and rice seasoning
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Color: Naturally vibrant ume plum color
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