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Fish Roe

Also Known As : Fish egg, Hard roe
Can Eat 0

Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

They normally taste briny but different eggs carry distinct flavor profiles—from mildly sweet to more savory, nutty, buttery flavors.

Common names and forms

  1. Fisheggs

Description

Fish roe is basically the fully mature internal egg masses in the ovaries, or the released external egg masses of fish and other marine animals, such as shrimp, scallop and sea urchins. They are round and small in size and clustered with a very soft texture.

Health benefits

  • Fish roe is low in calories and rich in proteins and amino acids.(1)
  • They contains many minerals such as magnesium, selenium, and vitamin B-12.(1)
  • They also contains unsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3, that may helps to reduce inflammation and also protect the brain and other bodily systems from the effects of oxidative damage.(1)
  • They contain vitamin D which is useful for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.(2)
  • They are also good for boosting the immune system.(2)

Note

Regular consumption of fish roe can be unhealthy as it may increase the LDL cholesterol.(3)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325225.php

(2) https://drhealthbenefits.com/food-bevarages/fish/health-benefits-of-fish-roe

(3) https://www.livestrong.com/article/509158-fish-roe-and-cholesterol/

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