Introduction: Uni, or sea urchin, is a delicacy cherished by many seafood enthusiasts around the world. With its rich and creamy texture, it has become a sought-after ingredient in various culinary creations. However, for those new to the world of Uni, the different grades and variations can be a bit confusing. In this article, we aim to shed light on the packaging variations you may encounter when ordering Uni online. The Mystery of Packaging: Recently, we received a question from a customer who noticed a difference between the packaging of the Uni they received and the one displayed on our website. To clarify this confusion, we must delve into the grading system of Uni and how it affects the packaging....
Hello, everyone! This is Kimi from Hokkaido Uni Shop. Today, I would like to introduce you to the valuable and delicious sea urchin that even connoisseurs at Uni (sea urchin) market, who are watching sea urchin every day, would be excited to see arrive and would try their best to get the best Uni available. 'Valuable sea urchin' is frankly... (IMHO) ... sea urchin that is rare to produce.First, take a look at this image. What are the characteristics of the sea urchin in this photo?To me, The green label Sea urchin is a whitish color The grain is large Lined up neatly and look luxurious These are what I was impressed with... Next, look at this picture. What are the...
Uni Grading System
Like any premium product, Uni pricing is based on its grading. This is especially true for Uni headed to the Uni Auction Market, where auctioneers trade hundreds of Uni every morning.
Uni auctioneers determine Uni grading by color and texture, and those closer to having a golden color or more discernible bumps on the surface merit more value.
