What is Masago? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Masago?

Masago is smelt roe that is used in Japanese cuisine as a sushi ingredient. While the roe is dull yellow in its natural state, it is often dyed bright orange or black. Sweet and salty, masago adds a pop of flavor and a crunchy texture to sushi rolls. It can also be mixed with wasabi for a spicy caviar.

What does Masago 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.

Masago Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon14g

Tablespoon Masago

	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	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	52mg	17%
Sodium	13mg	1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Masago?

1 Tablespoon of Masago contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Masago?

1 Tablespoon of Masago contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Masago?

1 Tablespoon of Masago contains 1 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Masago?

There are 20 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Masago.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Masago?

There are 41 calories in 1 oz of Masago.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Masago?

There are 649 calories in 1 pound of Masago.