Species
Tasmanian Sea Urchin Roe (Uni)The Ocean's Butter.
There are few ingredients in the world that divide opinion quite like sea urchin.
For those who understand it, Uni is one of the ocean's greatest delicacies.
Harvested from Australia's pristine southern coastline, Sea Urchin Roe is prized for its rich, buttery texture, delicate sweetness and deep umami flavour. Every tray represents careful harvesting, meticulous handling and an ingredient that demands respect from the moment it's removed from the shell.
From Japanese omakase counters to some of Australia's finest restaurants, Uni has become one of the most sought-after ingredients for chefs looking to showcase pure flavour with minimal intervention.
It's luxurious. It's delicate. It's the taste of the ocean in its purest form.
(Echinus esculentus)
Every tray of Uni supplied by Astakos is selected for freshness, colour, texture and consistency.
We work closely with trusted Australian divers and seafood producers to ensure chefs receive premium-quality roe ready for immediate service.
Because exceptional seafood deserves exceptional handling.
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Tasmanian Sea Urchin Roe is harvested from clean, cold southern waters where nutrient-rich kelp forests produce roe of exceptional quality. Colour, size and sweetness naturally vary with season and location, making every harvest unique.
Like all wild seafood, nature sets the schedule.
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Astakos works with responsible Australian harvesters who carefully manage wild sea urchin populations while protecting the marine ecosystems they depend on.
Supporting Australian Uni means supporting healthy coastal environments and sustainable harvesting practices.
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Uni is an ingredient that rewards restraint.
Its richness transforms simple dishes into unforgettable experiences, whether served on warm brioche, folded through fresh pasta or placed gently over sushi rice. Because of its delicate nature, chefs treat Uni as a finishing ingredient rather than something to overpower with heavy flavours.
Quality and freshness are everything.
Tasmanian Sea Urchin Roe (Uni)