Roe

Fish

Roe

Brown Trout roe is the egg mass—fresh, salted, or cured. Eggs are smaller than salmon ikura, with a delicate pop and clean freshwater or coastal note depending on the fish’s life history. Cure gently; avoid boiling. Serve cold on blini, rice, or as a garnish—keep iced until plating.

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Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

CuredFreshGarnishLightly CookedSalted

Traits

BrinyDelicateLuxury PotentialRich

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 232

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 14.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.57 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.28 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 6.41 g
  • Cholesterol 313 mg
  • Sodium 77.2 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.67 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24.2 g
  • Water 57.9 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Brown Trout eggs were a seasonal preserved food along spawning rivers.

Commercial packing expanded trade in salmonid roe including brown trout.

Cured brown trout roe became a fine-dining garnish year-round via aquaculture.

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