From Kanetsu Delica Foods, "Almost Unagi", which reproduces eel kabayaki without using any eel, will be on sale from July 1st on the official online shopping site. Limited quantity, price is 2,980 yen (tax and shipping included).

Almost eel

"Almost eel" is a fish paste product that reproduces eel kabayaki using minced white fish. It was released in 2018 as a popular series that reproduces the taste, texture, and appearance of fish as if it were real, and since then, it has been sold for a limited time on the annual "Day of the Ox" and gained popularity. doing.


Eel is threatened with extinction worldwide, but on the other hand, it is an important ingredient that is indispensable for Japanese food culture. This product was developed from the desire to protect both eel, which is an important resource, and traditional Japanese food culture.


By making the body and skin parts separately using different formulations and manufacturing methods, the body is finished with a texture that makes it feel like it's loosening, and the skin is finished with a juicy and soft texture. In addition, the white meat on the surface is thickened to reproduce the fluffy feeling unique to eels. The plumply steamed "almost eel" meat is taken to a real eel kabayaki factory, and the sauce is pickled and baked. By baking with the same manufacturing method as real eel kabayaki, "almost" the eel's terry, luster, aroma, and taste are reproduced.

Product details:
Kabayaki-style kamaboko 140g (4.94oz) x 3, Kabayaki sauce 10ml (0.34us fl oz) x 3, Sansho 0.2g (0.07oz) x 3