Molluscs and other · Wild-caught
Green sea urchin (roe)
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
Green sea urchin from northern Norway, harvested for its roe, which is sold live in shell or as fresh roe to sushi restaurants.
Typical formats:Live · Roe · Fresh (chilled)
Catch and area
Gathered by divers along the northern coast, with the best roe content in the winter months.
Season
- Jan: in season
- Feb: in season
- Mar: in season
- Apr: out of season
- May: out of season
- Jun: out of season
- Jul: out of season
- Aug: out of season
- Sep: out of season
- Oct: in season
- Nov: in season
- Dec: in season
Oct–Mar
Formats and condition
Live in shell, fresh roe in trays.
Typical uses
Sushi and fine-dining restaurants, mainly by air freight.
Typical specifications – confirmed per quotation
| Specification | Typical |
|---|---|
| Category | Molluscs and other |
| Origin | Wild-caught |
| Formats | Live · Roe · Fresh (chilled) |
| Season | Oct–Mar |
These are typical trade formats and seasons, not a promise of availability. Exact specifications, grades, volumes and terms are confirmed in each quotation.
Availability, specifications, grades, packaging and delivery are confirmed in each quotation. Nothing on this page is a promise of stock or lead time.
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