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Revision as of 19:12, 3 January 2008
Mentaiko (明太子) is the marinated roe of pollock, and is a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine. Mentaiko originated from myeongran jeot (명란젓) of Korean cuisine and was introduced to Japan after the Second World War[1]. The name is derived[citation needed] from the Korean word for Alaska pollock (明太, mentai, 명태 : myeongtae in Korean) and the Japanese word for "child" (子, ko). The typical seasoning and flavor is slightly different in Japan.
Mentaiko is made in a variety of flavors and colors and is available at airports and main train stations. It is usually eaten with rice but is also enjoyed by itself with sake. A common variety is spicy mentaiko (辛子明太子, karashi mentaiko).
It is a famous product of the Hakata ward of Fukuoka City[citation needed]. One of the original manufacturers, Fukuya based in Nakasu, is the largest producer of mentaiko[citation needed]. It has to compete with over 150 other producers in Japan because they decided not to take out a patent on the recipe[citation needed].
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