Ingredients
Composition
Fresh Patagonian red sea urchin tongues, washed and preserved in light brine.
SEA URCHIN · Loxechinus albus
Fresh sea urchin tongues in brine
Patagonian red sea urchin tongues manually extracted in the Aysén Region, sorted by color and grade, and packaged fresh in mild brine for premium markets in Japan, Korea, and fine dining establishments.
BrineGrade AAysénHoReCaJapan
Description
Fresh sea urchin tongues in brine · story and datasheet
Patagonian red sea urchin tongues represent one of the most sought-after products in Mar Austral’s portfolio and one of the highest-value formats in the Asian market.
Manually extracted and sorted by color, size, and grade, they are packaged fresh in mild brine under strict sanitary parameters to preserve texture, integrity, and organoleptic profile.
This is a highly perishable product requiring critical handling, destined primarily for Japanese and Korean buyers and specialized restaurants seeking sashimi-grade quality and certified Patagonian origin.
- Premium product highly valued in Japan and Korea.
- Manual sorting by color, size, and integrity.
- Intense umami profile and premium texture for fine dining.
Specifications
Technical data
Operational information the buyer needs to validate before negotiation: format, weight, storage and certifications.
Nutritional information
Per 100 g of product
Reference values per 100 grams. Final nutritional profile per lot is validated through technical documentation.
Allergens
Buyer information
Contains echinoderms (sea urchin).
Origin and traceability
Where this product comes from
Product harvested from coasts and islands of the Patagonian archipelago via semiautomatic diving, processed in an authorized facility in the Aysén Region under PSP/ASP monitoring and lot-by-lot traceability.
How it is used
Recommended applications
Sushi and Japanese cuisine
Ideal for sushi bars, omakase, and specialized restaurants requiring premium quality and uniform color.
Fine dining
Excellent for tastings, food pairings, and chef-driven seafood cuisine.
Export to Asia
High demand from Japanese and Korean buyers who value Patagonian origin and Grade A quality.
How it fits your operation
From this datasheet to the container
Exported under tariff code 0308.21 — Fresh or chilled sea urchins. Standard FOB operation from Chilean port or airport, with specialized air transport.
The product requires strict cold chain maintenance between 0°C and 4°C, with estimated transit times of 36–60 h to Asia and 24–48 h within Chile.
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Recipes and ideas with Fresh sea urchin tongues in brine
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