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The Difference Between Bafun Uni and Murasaki Uni...and other Uni FAQ

Here's the top burning question that everyone has: What is the difference between the two?

1. Colour

This is the obvious. Bafun falls under the Aka Uni umbrella (red Uni) and Murasaki Uni is Shiro Uni (White Uni). The Bafun would look more enticing than the Murasaki in terms of colour since it is bright red. But why would you eat something based on colour?

2. Season 

As what we tell all our customers - we strongly recommend anything that is currently in season. 

Uni that isn't in season may still be available in the market, but we don't get them because Uni that isn't in season would be spawning (birthing babies) so it would be passing on all the goodness and umami to its babies, which would result in slightly bitter roe in the adult Uni.  

3. What's with the difference between all the price ranges?

In Uni world, peasants eat fishes and prawns while the Kings eat top grade Kombu. The expensive Uni take Kombu (you can imagine how Umami the roe are), while the less expensive ones take fishes and prawns (still Umami, but how could you beat Kombu?). Different Uni companies have different ways of rearing and grading their Uni. This makes the price difference. 

As the only grocer with direct access to the Uni auction at Tsukiji Market, we have now revised the prices for our famed Uni and have added more to the selection. Read more about the behind-the-scenes of the Uni auction here.

4. How long can I keep Uni for and can I freeze it?

Treated Uni (generally all Uni) can be kept for up to 5 days in the fridge, especially with quality as good as ours. However we recommend finishing it within 1-2 days upon receipt. 

Mutenka Uni (untreated Uni) can be kept no longer than 3 days. Ensui Uni can only be kept for a max of 2 days upon receipt. 

Please also note that we don't recommend freezing the Uni, especially Ensui Uni. Imagine Uni in a block of ice! 

5. What's the white gooey stuff that I see on Uni? 

You'll only find those on Uni that's in season! Don't worry, they're safe for raw consumption ~ 

... Any more questions? Have a chat with us either via our social media accounts or drop us an email at [email protected] 

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