Halocynthia roretzi ( lat. , Possible Russian name - sea pineapple ) - a type of ascidium from the family Pyuridae [1] . Described by Richard von Drache-Wartinberg. It is edible and eaten in Korea , and, to a lesser extent, in Japan .
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The species is well adapted to life in cold water and can withstand temperatures from 2 to 24 ° C, optimal is 12 ° C [2] .
Human Use
Since 1982, grown in aquaculture . In 1994, 42.8 tons of the product were produced, in 2007 only in the Republic of Korea - 39 tons [2] . Halocynthia roretzi are known for their specific appearance and taste [3] . It is believed that they are good with sake [4] .
Cooking
Meongge-he (raw sea pineapples)
Sea pineapple with rice
Sashimi on the sink in a sushi restaurant in Japan
Notes
- ↑ Species of Halocynthia roretzi (English) in the World Register of Marine Species . (Retrieved June 19, 2018) .
- ↑ 1 2 NOAA: Korea-US Agriculture: Sea squirt . Date of treatment June 15, 2007. Archived February 16, 2008.
- ↑ Nick Tosches. If You Knew Sushi . Vanity Fair (June 2007).
- ↑ Nguyen TTT Aquaculture of sea-pineapple, Halocynthia roretzi in Japan (Eng.) // Aquaculture Asia: journal. - 2007 .-- April ( vol. XII , no. 2 ). - P. 21-23 .