Roe

Fish

Roe

Sandeel roe is not a major commercial product but appears when mature fish are processed. Tiny eggs can enrich batters or specialty dishes in cultures that use sand-lance whole. Use only when impeccably fresh. More often left with whole fish than sold alone.

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Unit

Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

SpecialtyWith Whole Fish

Traits

DelicateMinorRareSeasonalSecondarySpecialtyTiny Eggs

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 267

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 15.8 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.02 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.08 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 15 g
  • Cholesterol 273 mg
  • Sodium 83 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20.7 g
  • Water 68.2 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Processors noted sandeel roe mainly as a seasonal biological detail rather than a product line.

Nose-to-tail experiments occasionally saved sandeel roe from bait catches.

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