What is Umeboshi Vinegar?
Umeboshi vinegar is a type of Japanese vinegar that is made from
of the unripe plum, since it is said that this ripened plum is
toxic. Its Japanese name ''umeboshi'' means dried plum in Spanish.
Its fermentation process is long, since for approximately two
years, the fermented red plum is subjected to pressure with sea salt and
shisho leaves The liquid resulting from this process is vinegar.
umeboshi.
Shiso leaves are leaves that
They are used in oriental cuisine grown in India and Asia
Oriental. It is typical to use akajiso (red shiso) when making
umeboshi which is used to flavor vinegar with a touch
mentholated. As for salt, the mixture contains approximately 20% of
salt.
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The medicinal benefits of consuming this type of vinegar are many and we will name them below.
Benefits of consuming umeboshi vinegar
1.It is a probiotic food
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which means that the consumption of umeboshi vinegar is in favor of
life, as it helps take care of intestinal health. This food eaten
In appropriate amounts it reduces toxic metabolites from the colon.
2.Stimulates the immune system
Many
are the factors that can alter our defenses such as age,
diet or habits. Regarding some of these factors, there is no
control, but on others it does, such as adequate nutrition. consumption
of umeboshi vinegar contributes to a balanced diet with a contribution of
energy, carbohydrates and proteins.
3.Reduces intestinal inflammation
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Umeboshi vinegar can be used to make vinaigrettes and added to
salads with the intention of avoiding intestinal inflammation such as
diverticulitis, Chron's disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
It can also be beneficial to avoid diarrhea due to consumption of
antibiotics or rotavirus.
4.Has an alkalizing effect
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which is highly favorable in people who have a high consumption of
meat, dairy and additives that can suffer from metabolic acidosis.
It can also prevent respiratory acidosis by removing excess
carbon dioxide from energy metabolism caused by
example due to smoking. In this way, umeboshi vinegar acts as
a detoxifying food for the body.
5.Prevents premature aging
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Umeboshi vinegar by acting as an antioxidant also contributes to
stop premature aging caused by pollution,
tiredness, fatigue and excess acidity in the body.