
Wakayama Nanko ume holds GI protection; Kishu-Nanko has been the gold standard for umeboshi production for 400+ years.
Citric acid 6–12% (concentrate); muramic acid traces; total organic acid 8–18% in bainiku-ekisu.
Premium umeboshi for export, ume-positioned functional supplements, fine-dining ume condiments and dessert glazes.
Concentrated extract of ume (Prunus mume) fruit, the basis of umeboshi, umeshu (plum liqueur), and umejam. Wakayama produces over 60% of Japan's ume by volume — its 'Nanko' cultivar is a registered GI variety. Concentrated ume (bainiku-ekisu) is a traditional functional food positioned for digestive and metabolic support, and its citric acid + organic acids profile drives both food and cosmetic applications. Used in candy, beverages, fermented condiments, and increasingly as a flavour-and-functional input for export positioning.
| 日本 | Food product; FFC notifications exist for digestive support; CosIng comparable |
|---|---|
| 欧盟 | Food import; CosIng listed (Prunus Mume Fruit Extract) |
| 美国 | GRAS by long history of use; MoCRA cosmetic use |
| 中国 | GACC food facility registration; NMPA cosmetic NCI |