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Masago, a delicacy, is a key ingredient in Sushi. And because Sushi is a complex and varied dish, our clients have different needs. It is therefore difficult for us to tell you about our products, as we tailor-make processes and recipes for our different customers.

However, one thing we can tell you is that we promise only one type of quality, which is top quality. We primarily produce from capelin and cod roe.

Icelandic capelin roe, raw material for masago production

Capelin roe

Capelin roe is commonly produced for, and known as, Masago: a slightly salted and subtle fish-flavoured low-calorie ingredient used in sushi rolls as it is the perfect partner to many varieties of delicately flavoured white fish.

However, capelin roe is also used as an ingredient in many other dishes and delicacies, such as caviar or as spreads. The capelin roe is popular in spreads because of the emulsifying element of the roe to mix water and oil together.

Masago · Caviar · Spreads

Cod & Saithe roe

In Scandinavia, cod roe is very known in the forms of tube caviar, which is made from smoked and unsmoked cod roe paste. In Denmark, canned cod roe is also very popular.

However, here at Marhólmar, we primarily produce cod roe for the Mediterranean spread called Taramosalata. This spread is also very popular in the UK and in France there is a similar product, but from smoked cod roe, called Tarama.

Mediterranean spread

Cod roe for taramosalata and Mediterranean spreads

Why choose Marhólmar as your masago supplier

As one of the first masago producers outside of Japan, Marhólmar brings over three decades of processing expertise to every product. Our facility in the Westman Islands is purpose-built for capelin roe processing, allowing us to maintain the highest standards of freshness, consistency, and food safety.

We don't offer a one-size-fits-all product. Every client receives a tailored approach, from recipe development to packaging specifications. Whether you're a distributor sourcing masago for the sushi industry or a manufacturer seeking a reliable capelin roe supplier for value-added products, we deliver quality you can build your brand on.

Our Location

Close to catch

Our production, VSV pelagic vessel landing, and VSV headquarters are all located within 200 meters of each other. Being so close to the source means that production and produce are unrivalled when it comes to quality and freshness.

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, home of Marhólmar's roe production