Hon-Kazunoko Ougon Matsumae is a luxurious version of Matsumae-zuke, a traditional Hokkaido seafood pickle generously packed with herring roe. It combines beautifully intact pieces of herring roe, known as ipponba, with smaller individual roe grains called barako, creating a rich and satisfying mixture in which herring roe makes up an impressive 60% of the product.
The ingredients are carefully selected to bring out the best of Hokkaido’s seafood. The kelp is premium Shirokuchi-hama Makombu, a specialty of southern Hokkaido known for producing an elegant, refined dashi broth. The product also uses carefully selected fresh Japanese flying squid from southern Hokkaido.
The herring roe absorbs the savory seasoning while retaining its distinctive, pleasantly popping texture. Its flavor combines beautifully with the deep umami of the kelp and squid, making this delicacy an excellent accompaniment to steamed rice or a flavorful snack to enjoy with sake.
Matsumae-zuke is a traditional Hokkaido delicacy made by combining ingredients such as herring roe, kelp, and dried squid in a savory seasoning. Its appeal lies in the contrast between the crisp texture of the roe, the chewy seafood, and the rich umami of kelp. Hon-Kazunoko Ougon Matsumae offers a particularly generous taste of herring roe in this much-loved regional specialty.