Fish

Hard Roe

Hard roe is the firm female egg sac of albacore—granular when cut, rich and marine. Salt-cure for a bottarga-style specialty, or slice and pan-fry gently. Quality depends on season and handling; only pristine roe is worth curing. Pat dry, salt, and air-dry if curing; grate over pasta when firm. Fresh hard roe can be crumbed and fried. Limited and seasonal—never a bulk commodity like canned tuna.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

Grated When DriedPan FriedSalt Cured

Traits

CurableFemale Egg SacGranularMarineRichSeasonal

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 174

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 7.66 g
Saturated Fat 0.96 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1 g
Cholesterol 278 mg
Sodium 77.1 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22.8 g
Water 70.2 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 174 kcal
Water 70.2 g
Protein 22.8 g
Fat 7.66 g
- Saturated Fat 0.96 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.12 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1 g
  - Omega-3 2.04 g
Vitamins 40.2 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.94 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.68 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 11.4 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.4 µg
- Vitamin E 0.56 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 335 mg
- Major Minerals 333 mg
  - Calcium 38 mg
  - Sodium 77.1 mg
  - Potassium 218 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Cholesterol 278 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.94 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.68 · vitamin-b6: 0.39 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 11.4 · vitamin-d: 1.4 · vitamin-e: 0.56 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 77.07 · Potassium: 218 · Calcium: 38 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Roe packs protein, cholesterol, and often long-chain omega-3s.

History

1800IT

Mediterranean cures of tuna-family hard roe inspired bottarga-style products.

2000

Specialty producers and chefs cured limited albacore hard roe for tasting menus.