Bottarga: An Ancient Superfood

Bottarga is an ancient superfood, dating back nearly 3000 years to the Phoenicians, who were the first to salt and dry-cure grey mullet roe. Bottarga is full of Zinc, Omega-3s, protein, calcium, vitamins, and was recently hailed as a true cancer fighter.


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Omega 3s

Bottarga is full of omega-3s, which help with cardiovascular disease prevention, tumor growth, metastasis decrease, anti-inflammatory activity, and prevention of age-related cognitive decline.

Vitamins

Bottarga is high in proteins and Vitamins A, B5, B7, & B12.

Lipids

Bottarga is full of healthy fats, known as lipids, which help with brain, eye, and heart functioning. These specific lipids are currently being analyzed for tumor inhibiting properties and as a nutraceutical in preventing colon cancer.

Mind & Body

Bottarga is known to decrease anxiety and improve both mental and physical fitness; many also consider it to be a powerful aphrodisiac!

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