Is Ikura Vegan?

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No. Ikura is a species of fish.

Ikura and the Vegan Diet

Ikura is the Japanese term for salmon roe, which consists of the eggs from salmon fish. These eggs are usually bright orange in color and have a delicate, salty taste with a slight pop when bitten. Ikura is commonly used in Japanese cuisine, particularly as a topping for sushi and sashimi or served over rice in dishes such as ikura donburi.

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