Soft Roe

Fish

Soft Roe

Anchovy soft roe is a form used in Mediterranean and Asian fish cookery—either fresh oily small fish or salt-cured umami fillets depending on product. Cured forms are pantry staples; fresh forms need ice and speed. Use for depth of flavour more than large protein portions.

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Unit

Characteristics

Preparations

FreshMelted Into SauceOil PackedSalt Cured

Traits

Fresh Or CuredIntenseOilySalty When CuredSmall Oily FishUmami

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 204

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 12 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.35 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.83 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol 284 mg
  • Sodium 82.9 mg
  • Salt 0.21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 4.02 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20 g
  • Water 62 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

IT

Mediterranean salting of anchovies preserved small oily fish for trade.

Jarred and canned anchovy soft roe became global pantry items.

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