Prunus Mume Fruit Vinegar
Ume vinegar is a traditional Japanese fermented fruit vinegar, produced from pickled ume plums. It is a whole-food-derived condiment with no specific regulatory concerns beyond standard salt content (when made with salt) and acidity.
What it is
Vinegar produced from the fruit of Prunus mume (Japanese plum / ume), commonly known as ume vinegar or umezu.
Acidulant / flavoring / pickling agent.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium content in salt-pickled umezu
What regulators actually say
"Vinegar products including fruit vinegars are listed in FoodData Central nutrient databases."
"Vinegar is the product made from the alcoholic and subsequent acetic fermentation of the juices of fruits..."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food/condiment; vinegar regulated under FDA standards
European Union — EFSA
Standard food / fruit vinegar
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