In August this year we published an article about a new product made by Japanese company Fuji Oil, which was believed to be a plant-based version of a type of sushi / sashimi – a delicacy known as “uni” in Japan, made from the innards of the sea urchin. Now vegconomist has received communication from Fuji Oil that this product is not in fact vegan.
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Fuji Oil Creates Vegan Alternative to Japanese Sea Urchin Delicacy
Whether it be Impossible Foods’ Fishless Fish or BlueNalu’s cell-based fish meat, the vegan seafood revolution is well underway. Even more niche dishes are coming to market, in this case the innards of the sea urchin, a delicacy known as “uni” in Japan, which has now been adapted for the vegan market by a company called Fuji Oil.