Benefits of bottarga

Bottarga is obtained by salting and curing roe sacs (widely known as “Baffe” in Italian) of fish from the mullet family. It is becoming increasingly popular on our tables ranging from quick, flavour-packed starters to condiments for pasta dishes and main fish dishes.

What are the benefits of bottarga?
Blue Marlin Bottarga is packed with so-called “noble” proteins, i.e. all the proteins that are rich in amino acids and essential for the body’s biological functions. But it is also rich in Omega 3 and other fatty acids which act as antioxidants for the body.

You can prepare lots of delicious, healthy and unique dishes with Bottarga di Muggine. Impress your guests by slicing it and serving it with artichokes and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Or in the ultimate classic dish – spaghetti with clams and ground Bottarga. You are spoiled for choice with ways to use mullet or tuna roe in delicious dishes.

Where can I buy Bottarga?
On bottarga.it, there are lots of products based on grey mullet bottarga, tuna bottarga, sea urchin and our range of Mediterranean specialities.