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Salmon Roe Is Caviar

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If you’ve never had or heard of salmon roe before and you love flavors from the sea, you are in for a treat. If you ever thought you could not afford caviar and that it was only a delicacy for the rich, you are again, in for a treat. Big smiles!

Salmon roe is the common name given to salmon fish eggs, and they are delicious. Their taste is similar to that of salmon kept in brine. It is salty and flavored similar to the salmon meat. The size and texture are different from other caviars. You can see in the photo that they are much larger. They do pop in your mouth, but they are soft compared to the harder texture of smaller caviars. Also, look at that amazing brilliant color! They look like little round gems, and therefore, garnish foods beautifully.

Salmon roe is also super good for you. Before you buy your next bottle of Omega-3 supplements, think about adding salmon roe, a natural high source, to your daily diet instead. Salmon fish has the highest concentrations of omega-3s than other fish. The eggs have more than 3.5 times the concentration of the salmon meat. You can’t find a better source. Salmon roe is also high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It has high concentrations of vitamins C, E, D, B12, thiamine and folate. It also is a rich source of iron and selenium. What does that all mean? It means you have one superb natural food source. In fact, it is one of the best foods for brain devolvement in infants and children and also one of the best for helping with memory loss. Salmon roe is recommended for older adults for dementia and even for Alzheimer patients.

I remember seeing film footage about grizzly bears where the bears were filmed catching and eating salmon. In this film, the bears were not eating the whole fish. They were finding and catching the females and then taking one large bite from the belly. They were intently going after the eggs, which mean two things. The eggs are tasty, and the eggs support a healthy diet for a mammal needing to hibernate for many months. What’s not to love about a food that supports life?

Two more things about salmon roe is that it does not cost a lot and it complements a wide variety of foods. I spend $9.95 for 1.75 ounces at my local grocery store, and I buy one container per week. I’m lucky. Most grocery stores do not carry it simply because people, especially in the US, are not aware of it. Fortunately, it is readily available online. Lastly, it is wonderful on crackers, as I have pictured, or you can use it on eggs, in casseroles, in soups and so much more. Enjoy.

By melaniekaren – professional writer specializing in ocean and seaside-fun, travelling and seafood.
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  1. Very nice Article. Keep it Up!!!

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