Roe

Fish

Roe

Salmon roe is the egg mass—fresh loose eggs, salted ikura, or whole sacs depending on market form. Good eggs pop cleanly with a briny, slightly sweet finish; mushy or sulphurous eggs are past their best. Cure gently with salt or soy-based brines; avoid boiling. Serve cold as a garnish, on rice, or with blini—keep iced until the last moment.

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Unit

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 230

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 14 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.49 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.19 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 6.29 g
  • Cholesterol 299 mg
  • Sodium 79.3 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 2.04 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24 g
  • Water 58 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Salmon eggs were a primary preserved food along Pacific and Atlantic salmon rivers.

Commercial packing of salmon caviar and salted roe expanded trade beyond local smokehouses.

Ikura, red caviar, and cured salmon roe became year-round luxury grocery items.

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