Umeshu has many fans because it is easy to make and good for health and beauty. Recently, the popularity of sake-based plum wine has soared because it has a different taste.
Asahi Sake Brewery, well-known for Sakai Matsuri, has finally started selling Japanese sake-based ultra-high-quality plum wine, which has further spurred the topic of plum wine.
Plum wine soaked in Japanese sake has a mellow taste and plenty of umami taste not found in white liquor! The sake itself is a little sweet, so it's healthy because you can add less than half the sugar.
In this article,
- Is it illegal to make sake-based plum wine at home?
- Health and beauty benefits of sake-based plum wine
- Alcohol content of sake-based plum wine
- Recommended ranking of sake-based plum wine
Will be introduced.
Is it illegal to make `` Sake-based Umeshu ''?
When you start to feel the refreshing breeze of early summer, it's time to make umeboshi and plum wine. Plum wine is usually soaked in white liquor.
With white liquor
- Distilled spirits
- Vodka
- White lamb
- tequila
It is a general term for transparent distilled liquor including
However, recentlyJapanese sake-based plum wine has a high reputation for its deliciousnessFor this reason, many people are trying to make umeshu with sake.
But,Making plum wine with sake easily becomes a tax law issueThere are also things!
How to make “Sake-based Umeshu” for those who still want to make sake
Doburoku and fruit brewing are illegal. To make doburoku and fruit sake, you must go through the process of meeting the conditions set by the government and obtaining a liquor manufacturing license from the head of the local tax office.
The procedure is difficult to make doburoku and fruit sake without violating the law, but other than grapesOnly fruit wine is allowed on the condition that it is specially drunk at homeIt is done.
What are the conditions for making “Sake-based Umeshu”?
The NTA prohibits people without a liquor manufacturing license from soaking the following ingredients:
- Rice, wheat, corn and other starch-containing starches
- Grapes such as mountain grapes and kyoho
- Amino acids, vitamins, nucleic acid degradation products, organic acids or their salts, inorganic salts, dyes, fragrances, sake lees
But,
- Drinking yourself or at home
- Alcohol used must have an alcohol content of at least 20
Fruit wine made under the condition that can be made without a license (for detailsNTA sitePlease refer to).
In other words, You can make plum wine if it is a combination of “plum” and “Japanese sake with an alcohol content of 20 or higher”That's it.
However, most commercial sake has an alcohol content of around 15. Here, don't give up saying, “It ’s impossible to make umeshu with sake.”
In realityThere is a `` Sake for fruit wine '' with an alcohol content of 20 or moreIt is
What is sake for fruit sake that can make “Sake-based Umeshu”?
Sake that is sold under the name of sake for fruit sake is originallyRaw and aged liquor before hydration. So,A firm taste and taste of sakethere is. MoreoverAlcohol content is around 20.
For example,
You can make a Japanese sake-based plum wine ♪
How to make “Japanese sake-based plum wine”
How to make plum wine is very easy!
- Washing plum
- Wipe well with a towel and dry
- Put plums and icing sugar in a bottle for plum wine
- Pour sake and wait for completion
Since sake has a slight sweetness, it is recommended that you use less sugar. Plum wine with the taste of Japanese sake.
The following video explains in detail how to make Japanese sake-based plum wine. For those who are used to making plum wine, such as differences in the taste of sake-based plum wine made by refrigeration and storage at room temperature, and notes on using sake, it is also an explanation from the eyes. Please refer to it and make delicious Japanese sake-based plum wine.
Source: [Marukawaya liquor store] How to make plum wine using Japanese sake
Health and beauty benefits of “Sake-based Umeshu”
Umeshu has been drunk for medicinal sake since ancient times.Plum is rich in citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid and succinic acidSo, besides enjoying it as a liqueur, there are many households that make plum wine every year to maintain their health.
So, what kind of contribution does sake-based plum wine, whose fans are increasing, contribute to health and beauty?
"Sake-based plum wine" recovers from fatigue and prevents summer heat
In summer, when the food is muggy and thin, the plum wine rich in citric acid is the best.If you drink it before meals, the secretion of digestive juices will increase.Enhances appetite and prevents summer batter due to lack of nutrition.
Sake, which is said to contain amino acids 7 times that of red wine, also promotes fatigue recoveryContribute to(1).
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“Sake-based plum wine” prevents obesity and lifestyle-related diseases
Increased insulin secretion not only leads to increased subcutaneous fat but also obesity, it is also said to cause lifestyle-related diseases and cardiovascular disorders.
However, plum is the fruit with the highest amount of citric acid after lemon and lime.Ingestion of citric acid suppresses insulin secretion and prevents 2 type diabetesAlso(2).
In addition to the citrate effect of plum, sake contains ethyl α_D_glucoside.Ethyl α_D_glucoside is a substance often found in sake among alcoholic beveragesso,
- Slow down insulin secretion
- Helps reduce weight gain
It has been with.
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Improve blood flow with “Sake-based Umeshu”
Drinking sake improves blood circulation and warms your cold body.
Ume contains a substance called umefural, which proves to improve blood circulation.It has been. If you drink Japanese sake-based plum wine,Sake warms the body and umefural promotes blood flow. He / she works double on body of woman suffering from coldness!
Hypothermia is said to cause serious illness, so disregard is dangerous. In particular, it is recommended that women warm their bodies with sake-based hot plum wine not only in winter but also in summer.
Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori growth with "Sake-based Umeshu"
Helicobacter pylori infection that may cause stomach cancer. in JapanAbout 50% of people over 80 are infected with H. pyloriIt is also said that(3).
What I want to take every day is citric acid, which is abundant in plums. in the investigation,Citric acid has a strong growth inhibitory effect against H. pyloriHas announced that(4).
さ ら に,Suppressing the growth of H. pylori by drinking sake (including other alcoholic beverages) moderately every dayThere is also a hypothesis that it may be. This is based on a large survey of 9733 people. Happy research presentation not only for sake fans but also for the left party(5)is not it!
Is the alcohol content of “Japanese sake-based plum wine” high? Low?
Japanese sake-based plum wine contains pleasing ingredients that promote health and beauty, but plum wine is an alcoholic liqueur even if it is good for your health.Alcohol content is about 8 to 15It has become. Speaking of 15 degree, the amount of alcohol is the same as Japanese sake. If you drink too much, you will get a hangover!
The following is a list of popular sake-based plum wines with alcohol levels of 15 and 8.
Alcohol content 15, sake-based plum wine that does not stop after drinking [Keino Kagetora plum wine Kasumi]
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It's a popular sake-based plum wine from Kageno Koshino who doesn't stop when you start drinking anyway, but the alcohol content is 15. It's almost the same as sake.
Koshino Kagetora's plum wine has a sour and refreshing taste, and there is also the taste of rice that is unique to nigari sake, so you can drink it swissiHowever, it is a pleasant and difficult place. It may be necessary to have the patience to hold back the feeling that you want to drink another cup.
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Alcohol content 8, a sake-based plum wine chosen by stylish women [Amule]
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Do you think Japanese sake-based plum wine is spicy and has a high alcohol content? In particular, there is a preconception that sake is dry and prone to intoxication, and women who do not drink sake regularly tend to avoid sake-based plum wine.
For such people,Fresh plum flavor AmuleIs recommended. Alcohol content is 8, even people who are not good at sake can drink it up ♪
The bottle also has a heart shape that tickles the maiden's heart. The slim shape with plum design is perfect for Instagram!
"Sake-based Umeshu" recommended rankings that you want to drink immediately * Best 5
Besides the introduced plum wine,Japanese sake-based plum wine made by brewing sakeHurry! I'm wondering which one to buy.
So refer to mail order sites, news and reviewsRecommended sake-based plum wineI investigated.Introduction in ranking formatSo please be sure to refer to it.
Recommended ranking 5: Japanese sake-based plum wine with Michelin 3 star [Kamo Tsuru Junmai Ginjo Kojishu Umeshu] Hiroshima
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Recommended ranking No. 5A sake-based plum wine prepared with Junmai Ginjo Koshu that has been aged for more than 10 yearsKamozuru Junmai Ginjo Old Sake Umeshu. It uses Kishu Nankoume, which is considered the highest quality, and is based on high-spec Japanese sake and plums, "Why don't you try it?"
Alcohol content is low at 9 to 10.Taste that can be convinced that the thick mouth and rich plum scent are adopted by Michelin three-star restaurants. I'd love to have it on the rock.
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Recommended ranking 4: Japanese plum-based plum wine that is gentle on the body
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Recommended ranking No. 4A sake-based umeshu made from Kome plum, a specially cultivated agricultural product that uses less pesticides and chemical fertilizersPreparation of tsuru-age umeshu junmai ginjo.
Kome no Ume is known for its small seeds and many fruit parts, and it is used to make dried plums using a traditional method. However, if you immerse it in this Kome plum and sake, you can create a sake-based plum wine that has the refreshing aroma and taste of the plum!
The sake used isOriginal sake from fragrant pure rice ginjoAnd the alcohol content of plum wine is between 9 and 10.
Because it has a refreshing aftertaste with no stickiness after drinking, it is recommended for those who are not good at sweet plum wine.
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Recommended ranking 3: Japanese sake-based plum wine “Southern Beauty Sugar-free Umeshu” Iwate
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The ranking 3 isA sake-based plum wine with a beautiful ruby red hueSouthern beauty Sugar-free plum wine.
No saccharides are used, and only the subtle sweetness of sake is finished in plum wine.
The drinking mouth is dry and does not interfere with the taste of the food. Alcohol content is 14, and the freshness you want to drink straight and plenty of rice flavor!
Umeshu is a Japanese sake-based plum wine that is sure to be placed at a glance by men who have decided that women should drink.
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Recommended ranking 2: Ginger-loving Japanese sake-based umeshu "Dai Shichi ginger umeshu" Fukushima
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Due to heavy labor, time, and difficult management, ginger brewing has become a minority in sake brewing. Recently, some sake breweries have come back to the origin of ginger making.Daishichi Sake Brewery, which unifies all products with ginger, is highly regarded worldwide.Have received.
Especially, it has an established reputation as a savory wineJapanese sake-based plum wine using pure rice ginger and Kishu Minami Takaume Daishichi ginger plum wineIs ranked 2 because it has won numerous awards!
The alcohol content is 12. In order to enjoy a mellow taste, it is recommended to cool it straight and straight or on the rock.
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Recommended ranking 1: Asahi Shuzo makes this! Japanese sake-based plum wine "Matsusai Umeshu" Yamaguchi
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Ranked # 720 for its high topicality and high price (12,000ml / 1 yen excluding tax)!
A Japanese sake-based plum wine made by Wakayama Prefecture's Minami-Takaume and “Sakai Festival Junmai Daiginjo 20/30” 獺 Festival UmeshuWas developed by Asahi Shuzo over the years of 3.
Umeshu is usually made with ume,The plums used by Umesai Umeshu are the right plums. A suitable plum is ripeness of 80%, before it falls. Made of plums that are ready for ripenessThe color of sake-based plum wine is a slight pink color. Alcohol content is low at 8So it looks like a present for women!
The taste is characterized by a refreshing acidity. If you have a glass of wine as a wine, the table will be gorgeous.
The most expensive sake-based plum wine in JapanHowever, when considering the raw materials and manufacturing costs, there is also a view that the price is not profitable.
The number of sales this time is limited to 800, so it is up to you whether you can get it, but Asahi Shuzo says there is a possibility of increasing production in the future. It's up to you whether you can get it while you have a topic or taste an important person and sake-based plum wine or wait for the next mass production ♪
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Summary: Super recommended for gifts! "Sake-based Umeshu" using Junmai Daiginjo Sake
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A gift to the parents with gratitude and embarrassment. ThenAs a celebration of the 60th birthday of 60, a milestone in life, Umeshu based on Junmai Daiginjo Sake Longevity celebration sake [red-plum wine]How about giving a gift?
The color used for the 60th birthday celebration is red. The bottle color of sake-based plum wine for the 60th birthday is also crimson. Red also has a meaning of amulet, and craftsmen carefully dye 1 books 1 books.
The sake used in the sake-based plum wine is Junmai Daiginjo Sake, made by the long-established “Ryoro Sake Brewery” in Niigata Prefecture. Gourmet parents will be satisfied.
Please give a toast with plum wine made with the finest sake while gratitude and wishing for a future sickness.
* Not only celebrations for the 60th birthday, but also celebration celebrations such as 70 (Kuki), 77 (Kiju), 80 (Umbrella), 88 (U.S.), and 90 (Graduation).
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Reference site
(1) NCBI"Amino acids and central fatigue."
(2) Agricultural and Biological Chemistry"Effect of Acetic Acid and Vinegar on Blood Glucose and Insulin Responses to Orally Administered Sucrose and Starch"
(3) KYG Association"Helicobacter pylori Q & A"
(4) NCBI"Citric acid inhibits growth of Helicobacter pylori in vitro: a new strategy for eradication."
(5) NCBI`` Alcohol consumption, serum gamma-glutamyltransferase, and helicobacter pylori infection in a population-based study among 9733 older adults. ''
