Wild Salmon Roe Ikura

Wild salmon roe is prized across cultures worldwide for its flavor, texture, and nutritional qualities. About 70 percent of wild Alaskan salmon roe is exported to Japan as “sujiko,” which are skeins of salmon eggs that are still clustered in their sac membrane, packed in salt, and sold for sashimi, sushi, and rice bowls. Salmon roe that’s been separated from the skein into individual eggs and then cured in a salt brine is called “ikura,” a Japanese word that derives from the Russian “ikra” (икра) which refers to caviar or fish roe in general.

You may have heard salmon roe benefits may contribute to a healthy lifestyle, which is why it has become popular to buy salmon roe online. Keta salmon roe, the most popular ikura variety, is a good source of lean protein and an excellent source of vitamin D. Additionally, it contains 1,450mg of omega-3 fatty acids per serving, including 580mg EPA and 680mg DHA. Regarding sodium in salmon roe, our ikura is cured in a custom 2.5% brine, which results in 310mg sodium per serving.

Ikura is delicious in sushi, on steamed rice, on avocado toast, on scrambled or deviled eggs, in blinis with crème fraîche, on latkes with sour cream, with cream cheese on rye bread, and more. Please note that Vital Choice® ikura is premium frozen salmon roe that's unpasteurized. Consuming raw or undercooked fish or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Wild salmon roe from Alaska is known for being the best overall. Salmon roe comes from all five of the Pacific salmon species (king, silver, sockeye, pink, and keta), and folks tend to prefer one variety over another. While the best salmon roe is a personal preference, keta salmon roe tends to be the most popular variety, regarded for its ocean-y flavor, long shelf life, and signature "pop" in the mouth.

You can buy premium Ikura online from Vital Choice. Our unpasteurized salmon roe is cured in a custom 2.5% brine, giving it a pale red hue with orange overtones. We source only the finest-grade roe, free of artificial colors, dyes, or preservatives. With careful handling from harvest to delivery, we ensure the freshest, highest quality product. Order now from Vital Choice for delivery right to your door!