A New Twist on Tradition - What is Rainbow Sushi? In the vibrant world of sushi, innovation and creativity are as much a part of the tradition as the food itself. Over the years, sushi has evolved from its humble origins in Japan to become a global culinary...
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Is sushi perfect for a first date?
Is Shushi Special on Dat Night?We've always known sushi is the perfect first date, and now it's scientifically proven. Every year, Match.com releases its Singles in America study, the most comprehensive national study of American singles that exists. The data is put...
Carbon monoxide still used by US retailers to keep seafood looking fresh
Banned internationally, US retailers of sushi products continue to treat some seafood with carbon monoxide to keep it looking fresh I recently read an article in the news which said that sushi grade tuna might be being treated with carbon monoxide in order to give it...
WWF Living Planet Report offers dire news for sushi lovers
The Report On Seafood The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) publishes the Living Planet Report every two years. A special edition was published in 2015 delves into the deeper implications of the 2014 report on our world’s oceans, and with it comes alarming and dire...
From Zero to Hero: Six popular foods that used to be for peasants
If you know much about sushi's history, you might have heard that tuna used to be considered peasant's food in Japan. Bluefin toro is one of the most expensive fish in the world, and is universally considered a delicacy. The only people who ate it in ancient Japan...
Invasive Species Profile: Tiger Prawn (or what’s happening to ama ebi?)
Only ten percent of the global shrimp market is sourced from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, but they remain important areas for the global ebi and ama-ebi market. The Gulf of Mexico region is important for consumers who wish to have seafood sourced in a...
The Tsukiji Fish Market is Moving
The Tsukiji fish market is the largest and most extravagant in the world. Located in Tokyo, Japan, this bustling market supplies the world with the highest quality product via overnight flights. At a cost of more than $4 billion dollars, the massive market is going to...
FDA and EPA’s Updated Guidance on Sushi and Seafood Consumption
New FDA and EPA Guidelines on Nutritious Seafood Choices for Pregnant Women and Children Sushi lovers, seafood enthusiasts, and health-conscious individuals have something new to celebrate. The FDA and EPA have recently updated their advice on seafood consumption,...
Unagi off the menu for environmentally conscious sushi lovers
Unagi, or freshwater eel, is too delicious for its own good. Freshwater eel, which is traditionally known to bring strength and vitality to those who consume its meat, is in dire need of its own aphrodisiac properties as eel populations decline worldwide. In response...