2023年9月29日 · Masago is the roe of capelin, a small fish found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Arctic oceans. A popular ingredient in Asian cuisine, masago is sought after for its...

2023年2月6日 · Masago is a common ingredient that has gained widespread popularity among sushi savants and connoisseurs of Japanese cooking. Easily distinguishable by its vibrant color and unique taste and texture, masago is enjoyed around the world for both its versatility and powerful health profile.

2022年6月16日 · They're called masago, and are a trademark ingredient in not only Japanese cuisine, but many different food cultures worldwide. While they may not offer as much of the flavor or textural component of lobster, shrimp, yellowtail, nori, or rice, they're invaluable, and a cherished ingredient for many.

2023年4月19日 · Masago is a type of fish egg that's collected from capelin, a small smelt-like fish that lives in Northern waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. A favored prey for...

2021年9月17日 · Masago is a popular ingredient used on the outside of sushi rolls and is notable for its briny and salty flavor with a slightly semi-crunchy and sandy texture. Apart from sushi, this unique ingredient of capelin eggs is an important food source with a different taste.

2024年8月29日 · Masago is the fully-ripened roe or fish eggs of capelin (Mallotus villosus), a species of small fish called smelt. Sometimes sold in Japan as shishamo, this small forage fish is actually native to the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Arctic oceans. They serve as food to larger cold water predators like the Atlantic cod.

2024年11月29日 · Masago is a type of edible fish egg prevalent in Japanese cuisine. It’s typically used to add texture and flavor to dishes and is a popular topping for sushi rolls and sashimi. Masago is keto-friendly and, like other fish eggs, rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium.

2023年11月5日 · Masago is very specifically a type of roe (fish eggs) belonging to one particular species of fish — the capelin. You may not have heard of the capelin, but it's a type of smelt typically found in the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Arctic oceans.

Masago is a fish roe extracted from a smelt fish called capelin. These small fish are greenish and resemble sardines. In the ocean hierarchy, they’re considered feeder fish or food for other sea creatures like codfish, whales, and even land creatures like seals and seabirds.

2021年9月22日 · Masago is a type of fish roe. Fish roe are the ripened eggs of several different types of fish, the most popular of which is caviar. While caviar comes from a sturgeon, Masago comes from capelin. Capelin fish are small and found in many oceans including the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and the Arctic Ocean.