October 19, 2026

This Japanese pickled fruit, extremely sour from its high citric acid content, is a staple preserve in Japan, and in Vietnam a very similar pickled version is called 'xí muội'. Related pickled fruits also exist in China and Korea. Which pickle is this?

A Umami
B Mahleb
C Umeboshi
D koshihikari

Umeboshi are pickled ume fruits, extremely sour and salty, with a long tradition in Japan. In Vietnam, a very similar preserve is called xí muội, and related pickled fruits appear in China and Korea.

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