{"product_id":"fresh-mexican-uni-wild-sea-urchin-roe","title":"Fresh Mexican Uni, Wild Sea Urchin Roe","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Mexican uni delivers clean Pacific flavor, natural sweetness, and a creamy texture at a more approachable price than our top-tier Santa Barbara uni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild-harvested from the Pacific waters of Baja California, this uni comes from the same broad kelp-forest ecosystem that extends along the California coast. Each tray is carefully graded and packed fresh for sushi, sashimi, rice bowls, pasta, and other raw or lightly prepared dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Mexican Uni?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Kelp-Bed Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaja California’s rocky coastline and productive kelp beds create natural feeding grounds for sea urchin. A kelp-rich diet helps produce uni with balanced sweetness, clean ocean flavor, and rich umami.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild and Diver-Harvested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican sea urchins are selectively collected by divers rather than gathered through large-scale trawling. This small-boat fishery allows individual urchins to be harvested and handled with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Quality at a Better Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican uni offers an excellent middle ground for customers who want fresh, restaurant-quality sea urchin without paying the premium associated with Santa Barbara’s highest grades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not meant to imitate inexpensive processed uni. This is fresh Pacific sea urchin roe selected for flavor, texture, color, and raw preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor and Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican uni has a clean, ocean-forward flavor with mild natural sweetness, rich umami, and a delicate mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced brininess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean Pacific flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlightly firmer structure than ultra-premium Santa Barbara uni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause sea urchin is a wild product, its color, sweetness, and texture can vary slightly with season, diet, and harvest location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy Mexican Uni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSushi and Sashimi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe chilled over warm sushi rice as nigiri or gunkan. Add only a small amount of fresh wasabi or soy sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUni Rice Bowls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpoon the uni over seasoned rice with ikura, scallions, shredded nori, or sliced sashimi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUni Pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently fold the uni into warm pasta with butter, olive oil, or cream. Avoid high heat to preserve its delicate flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with sushi rice, crisp nori, cucumber, shiso, or salmon roe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple and Untouched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy directly from the tray. High-quality uni needs very little seasoning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Uni vs. Santa Barbara Uni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Uni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore approachable price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, mildly sweet Pacific flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced brininess and umami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy with slightly more structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for sushi, hand rolls, bowls, and pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in Premium and B Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Barbara Uni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur most luxurious domestic uni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicher sweetness and greater complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-creamy, custard-like texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly selected for color and structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for uni purists and special occasions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexican uni offers excellent freshness and quality at a better everyday value. Santa Barbara remains the choice for the richest, sweetest, and most refined uni experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh Sea Urchin Roe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baja California, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild, diver-harvested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh, never frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Only A-Grade is selected for this uni variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTray Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100g or 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cleaned, packed, and ready to enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sushi, sashimi, rice bowls, hand rolls, pasta, and sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage and Freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUni is highly perishable and should be refrigerated immediately upon delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep refrigerated at 32–38°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not freeze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the tray sealed until ready to serve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy as soon as possible, ideally within 24–48 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the use-by date printed on the packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight variation in color, size, and texture is natural and does not necessarily indicate a quality issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nordic Catch","offers":[{"title":"200g tray","offer_id":54351106736438,"sku":"NCSL670M","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g tray","offer_id":54351106769206,"sku":"NCSL671M","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/1606\/0271\/files\/MexicanSeaUrchinUni.webp?v=1785439139","url":"https:\/\/nordiccatch.com\/products\/fresh-mexican-uni-wild-sea-urchin-roe","provider":"Nordic Catch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}