Soft Roe

Fish

Soft Roe

Sprat soft roe is a prepared fish portion from the roe—cut so thickness and bone structure suit a single cooking method. seafood with species-specific oiliness and flake. Pat dry, season, and cook just until opaque or to the preferred doneness for the species. stop at just-opaque; residual heat finishes the centre. Label and use promptly; fish quality falls fast. Salt early for large joints, late for delicate leaves and soft fruit.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CookedCuredFreshGarnishPreparedSalted

Traits

DelicatePortionPrep ReadyRichSoft Roe

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 168

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.03 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.19 g
  • Cholesterol 288 mg
  • Sodium 78.6 mg
  • Salt 0.21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20.7 g
  • Water 69.4 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Coastal fisheries and markets sold sprat whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named soft roe portions.

Coastal fisheries and markets sold sprat whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named soft roe portions.

Fillet and portion packs of sprat became standard supermarket seafood, including named soft roe portions.

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