Pescados y Mariscos

Lumpfish roe

Lumpfish roe
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Ingredient Information

Name

Lumpfish roe

Category

Pescados y Mariscos

Popularity

3 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Lumpfish roe is a type of fish roe commonly used as an ingredient in various recipes, especially in cold dishes and appetizers. Unlike traditional caviar, which comes from sturgeon, lumpfish roe is obtained from a fish called the lumpfish (Lumpenus lampretaeformis), known for its small black or grayish eggs that have an intense and salty flavor.

This ingredient is very popular in Scandinavian and Northern European cuisine, but it has also been adapted in different gastronomies around the world for its granular texture and distinctive, briny flavor.

Lumpfish roe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, and minerals, providing nutritional benefits such as supporting cardiovascular health and brain function. Furthermore, it is low in calories and can be a healthy addition to salads, canapés, sauces, or as an accompaniment to fish and seafood dishes.

In different regions of Latin America, although it is not a widely used term, it might be referred to simply as lumpfish roe or black lumpfish caviar, as there is no standardized popular synonym. However, it is important to distinguish it from "caviar" from other species or substitutes that may have local names under the terms "roe" or "eggs" from different fish.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
4g
fat
1500mg
sodium
90mg
calcium
3mcg
folate
11mg
iron
210mg
potassium
40
calories
0mcg
lycopene
6g
protein
588mg
cholesterol
50IU
vitamin a
0mg
vitamin c
0g
carbohydrates

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