Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
Sea Urchin is a mollusks shellfish, known for its mollusks and savory flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin.
Regional names
Sea Urchin
Origin
Sea Urchin is cataloged inside the mollusks lane of seafood — shellfish & crustaceans.
Native region
Global food production systems
Season
Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing
Food Combinations & Timing
Safe Combination Profile
It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.
Nutritional profile
Calories
76 kcal / 100 g
Protein
11.4 g
Carbs
2.8 g
Fat
1.4 g
Fiber
0 g
Water content
High (75% to 80%)
Glycemic index
0
Vitamins
Minerals
Health benefits
Evidence-aligned highlights
Flavor notes
Mollusks, Savory, Balanced
Texture
Texture varies across mollusks items and how they are prepared.
Aroma
Mollusks aroma varies by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Pairings
Mollusks, Pantry staples, Fresh herbs
Safety & toxicity
Edible parts
Standard edible culinary portions of sea urchin
Toxic or risky parts
Discard damaged, spoiled, or non-food-grade forms of sea urchin
Raw vs cooked
Use mollusks items according to the ingredient's normal culinary form, whether raw, cooked, dried, soaked, or preserved.
Allergies & intolerances
People with known sensitivities to seafood — shellfish & crustaceans items should confirm tolerance before larger servings.
Drug interactions
Normal culinary servings of seafood — shellfish & crustaceans items usually fit routine diets, but concentrated use can change tolerance or medication timing.
Safe daily limit
Typical meal-sized servings of seafood — shellfish & crustaceans items are appropriate for most adults when tolerated.
Who should avoid & how to handle it
Who should avoid or moderate
Preparation & storage
Cuisine & cultural use
Common cuisines
Sea Urchin appears in Global cooking, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.
Dynamic Substitutions
No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.
🌱 Cultivation & Production
Discover how sea urchin is obtained, produced, and how you can craft or prepare it in your own kitchen.
Apartment Friendly
✗ Not Ideal for Apartments
Urban Space Advice
Cannot be grown or raised in a standard residential apartment. Requires livestock farming or professional marine harvesting.
Source Material
Wild marine capture or aquaculture farming
Primary Method
Sustainable fishing and aquaculture
Homemade Production Method
Choose high-quality fish from a sustainable, trusted source.
Store fresh fish wrapped tightly in the coldest part of the refrigerator, on a bed of ice, for up to 2 days.
Prepare safely by baking, grilling, or steaming to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Quick recipes
Snack
Rich sea urchin whipped with cultured butter and spread on crisp toasted baguette.
Ingredients
Nutrition
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