U is for umeboshi and ugli fruit

Umeboshi plums:

umeboshi

Umeboshi plums are Japanese salt plums even though the fruit is more like an apricot. Some believe that umeboshi are good for digestion, prevention of nausea, and for systemic toxicity, including hangovers. Green ume extract is even used as a tonic in Japan. The citric acid is claimed to act as an antibacterial, help to increase saliva production and assist in the digestion of rice. Additionally, umeboshi is claimed to combat fatigue (historically given as part of a samurai's field ration) and protect against aging.

Ugli fruit:

ugli

An ugli fruit does not exist! UGLI™, though, is the brand name used by Cabel Hall Citrus Ltd., and its licensees for marketing The Exotic Tangelo from Jamaica. This tangelo was discovered growing wild near Browns Town in Jamaica and was developed commercially by the family which discovered the original tree.

When buying the UGLI™ brand of tangelos do not be deterred by their odd shape, or their wrinkly, green, yellowish or sometimes russet skin. Rather, take a bite of the sweet juicy flesh which will tantalize your taste buds. You will love their sweet tangy flavour. They are easily peeled to be eaten by the peg, or the flesh used in salads, yogurts, ice cream and soufflés, or cut in half to be eaten with a spoon extracting the luscious deep orange juicy flesh.

ugli1 The UGLI™ brand was developed when in 1934 an importer wrote to ask for "..more of that ugly fruit", whereupon the spelling was changed and the trade mark registered. The somewhat odd appearance comes from the rough wrinkly greenish-yellow skin, wrapped loosely around succulent orange pulpy flesh inside. The fruit is slightly larger than a grapefruit, but has a sweet tangy taste unlike the bitter taste of grapefruit

Americans and Europeans pronounce the brand name like ugly, while in Jamaica it is pronounced 'hugly'!

It is seasonal from November to May, but sometimes is available in July to September, depending on the weather conditions at its home in Jamaica. More details....

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