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Japanese convenience chain to use pollock in simulated sea urchin, salmon roe sushi rolls

The second-largest convenience store chain in Japan, FamilyMart, has begun selling simulated sea urchin and salmon roe sushi rolls that rely on pollock surimi and plant oils

By Masahiko Takeuchi | May 23, 2024 14:51 BST
The “Daitai (Alternative) Seafood Roll” will be available at around 4,900 stores. Credit: FamilyMart
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FamilyMart, the second-largest convenience store chain in Japan, behind Seven-Eleven, has begun using pollock surimi and plant oils to simulate sea urchin and salmon roe in sushi rolls, the company announced on Wednesday (May 22) [...]

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