Frozen Sea Urchins (Excluding Flours, Meals & Pellets)

South American frozen sea urchin roe is generally positioned as a more cost-accessible product than premium Japanese fresh uni, and it is widely used in food service applications where the price differential justifies the trade-off in texture and flavor profile. Peru and Chile's Loxechinus albus species produces roe with a flavor profile distinct from North Pacific Strongylocentrotus varieties, which buyers in the sushi and specialty food sectors factor into sourcing decisions.

FDA requires country-of-origin labeling, the common or usual name of the species, net weight, and the name and address of the importer or distributor. HACCP records from the foreign processor must be available for FDA review. If the product is sold at retail, COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) requirements under USDA AMS may also apply.