We have created a realistic looking sea urchin using minced fish paste!
It took me two years to complete it using my own unique techniques, knowledge and know-how. The products name is “UNIKANA”.
This product has the following features:
1. Price advantage
It can be offered at a lower price than real sea urchin.
The appeal is that “you can easily enjoy the flavor of sea urchin.”
2. Reproducibility of taste and texture
It is based on minced fish and recreates the creamy texture and richness of the dish.
When used in cooking or as a topping, it gives a “satisfaction that is close to the real thing.”
3. Ease of use
It has excellent shelf life at room temperature or in the freezer, so you can use as much as you need.
It is easy to process and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, including sushi, pasta, gunkanmaki, and sauces.
4. Stable quality
The taste and quality of real sea urchin changes depending on the fishing conditions and season, but imitation products can provide a consistent flavor.
Because there is little variation in color and flavor, it is easy to use in the food service industry and for prepared foods.
5. Safe and healthy
Because the main ingredient is surimi, it can be advertised as being high in protein and low in fat.
It is also possible to promote “safety” by using preservatives and additives in a creative way.
6. Sustainability (from the perspective of SDGs)
This will help avoid the problem of overfishing of sea urchin resources.
It can be promoted as an environmentally friendly product and an “alternative food ingredient.”
UNIKANA replicates the authentic taste and texture of sea urchin without using any artificial additives or synthetic colorings. Made from natural surimi-based ingredients, it pairs perfectly with dishes like sashimi bowls and can be used flexibly to suit your preference.
