This tart tangy seasoning is the juice resulting from the pickling of umeboshi the japanese everyday staple salt pickled plums a very versatile condiment that adds a refreshing zest to salad dressings cooked vegetables and marinades use like vinegar but due to its inherent saltiness any salt in a recipe may need to be reduced or eliminated this tart tangy seasoning is the juice resulting from the pickling of umeboshi the japanese everyday staple salt pickled plums a very versatile con