Japanese raw-eating purple sea urchin

【Weight】100g/box
【Origin】Iwate Prefecture, Japan
【Introduction】
Iwate Prefecture, Japan, raw-eating grade purple sea urchin, sourced from the Sanriku coastal waters where warm and cold currents meet. This area boasts rich marine ecology and pristine waters, resulting in a naturally unpolluted growing environment. Therefore, its quality is consistently high, and its freshness is exceptionally high, making it suitable for direct consumption as a raw-eating ingredient. It holds a significant position in the high-end Japanese cuisine market. Iwate purple sea urchin has a golden-yellow color with a light purple sheen. The sea urchin lobes are plump, intact, and finely arranged, with a firm texture that doesn’t easily crumble. Its freshness and grade can be visually assessed, meeting high standards for raw consumption. Raw-eating grade purple sea urchin has a smooth, creamy texture, a rich and sweet flavor with almost no fishy taste. It melts naturally in the mouth like cream, smooth and without any roughness or graininess, offering a delicate and elegant taste experience, earning it the reputation of “gold of the sea.”

【Nutritional Value】
💎Mainly composed of water, protein, and a small amount of lipids, it is a seafood ingredient with high nutritional density.
💎Rich in high-quality protein and essential amino acids, it helps repair body tissues and maintain function.
💎The lipids contain Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for cardiovascular health and anti-inflammation.
💎Contains various vitamins, such as vitamins A, B complex, and E, which are beneficial for vision, metabolism, and anti-oxidation.
💎Contains various minerals such as zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and iodine, which help with hematopoiesis, immunity, and metabolism.

【Preparations】
✅Can be used as an appetizer or as a garnish, significantly enhancing the sophistication and flavor of dishes.
✅Suitable for making sea urchin sushi, sea urchin hand rolls, sea urchin sashimi platters, and chilled sea urchin tofu.
✅Sea urchin donburi, sea urchin cream sauce with seafood, and Omakase premium set meals.
✅Sea urchin cream pasta, sea urchin risotto, baked sea urchin scallops, and sea urchin chawanmushi.
✅Sea urchin baguette/sea urchin toast, sea urchin croissant sandwich, sea urchin cold tofu.

【Raw Food Grade Certification】
The term “raw food grade” originated in Japan, where there is a clear inspection and labeling system, including testing for bacteria, heavy metals, and freshness. Only those that pass the tests can be labeled as raw food grade. Therefore, Hokkaido raw food grade scallops imported through legitimate channels have undergone strict safety certification and are safe to eat raw.