Bafun uni which translates literally as "horse dung" sea urchin, is a variety of sea urchin used in Japanese sushi. The ezo bafun uni varietal (Strongylocentrotus intermedius) is prized for its creaminess.

Categories: Sea urchin
Also known as:
Japanese (Romanized): Bafun uniEzo bafun uni
Latin species name: Strongylocentrotus intermedius
References:
https://lapetitnoisette.com/2019/04/20/on-different-kinds-of-sea-urchin-uni-%E3%81%86%E3%81%AB-found-in-japan-and-around-the-world/
https://www.thesushigeek.com/the-sushi-geek/2016/08/20/bafun-uni-from-hokkaido

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