What is Black Tobiko? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Black Tobiko?

Tobiko are eggs that come from the flying fish. They are popular due to their tiny size, which is less than 1mm. They have a texture that is crunchy and firm and a flavor that is salty and almost smoky. Black tobiko is achieved by dying the naturally orange fish eggs with black squid ink. Tobiko is used across Japan and can be found as a garnish on sushi rolls.

What does Black Tobiko Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

flying fish roe

Tobiko, or flying fish roe, are eggs from the flying fish. They are popular due to their tiny size, less than 1mm. They have a texture that is crunchy and firm and a flavor that is salty and almost smoky. The color of tobiko is achieved by dying the naturally orange fish eggs with black squid ink or other methods for the green variety. Tobiko is used across Japan and can be found as a garnish on sushi rolls.

squid ink

Squid ink is a blue-black color that the sea creature releases to escape predators. Squid ink is used as a coloring and is used to cook squid and other seafood in. The flavor is primarily umami and a bit salty. It is rich in glutamic acid which produces the umami flavor.

Black Tobiko Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon14g

Tablespoon Black Tobiko

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	20kcal	1%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	52mg	17%
Sodium	13mg	1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Black Tobiko?

1 Tablespoon of Black Tobiko contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Black Tobiko?

1 Tablespoon of Black Tobiko contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Black Tobiko?

1 Tablespoon of Black Tobiko contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Black Tobiko?

1 Tablespoon of Black Tobiko contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Black Tobiko?

There are 20 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Black Tobiko.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Black Tobiko?

There are 41 calories in 1 oz of Black Tobiko.

How many calories are in 1 Can (solids and liquids) of Black Tobiko?

There are 325 calories in 1 Can (solids and liquids) of Black Tobiko.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Black Tobiko?

There are 649 calories in 1 pound of Black Tobiko.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Black Tobiko?

There are 366 calories in 1 Cup of Black Tobiko.