Squid Ink in Glass Jar 230 g (Carton 12) — Ristoris

Ristoris squid ink (Nero di Seppia) in a 230 g glass jar is a sterilised, ready-to-use seafood seasoning that colours dishes deep black and adds an intense flavour of the sea. Made in Italy by Ristoris with Italian-origin raw materials, it lets professional kitchens prepare black risottos, squid-ink pasta and seafood sauces in seconds, without cleaning fresh cuttlefish. Supplied in a carton of 12 jars for precise dosing and long ambient shelf life.

What is squid ink

Squid ink, or nero di seppia, is the dark pigment that cephalopods (cuttlefish and squid) release as a defence mechanism. In the kitchen it has been used for centuries as a natural colouring and flavouring, prized for its glossy black colour and its deep, briny, umami-rich taste. The Ristoris jar contains sterilised squid ink combined with water, salt and the thickener E415, giving a stable, creamy texture that disperses evenly through sauces, doughs and rice.

A Mediterranean tradition

Cooking with squid ink is rooted in the coastal cuisines of the Mediterranean. Catania's spaghetti al nero di seppia and the Venetian risotto al nero (risotto de seppie col nero) are among the most iconic dishes, while in Spain it gives arroz negro and fideuà their signature colour. Using a ready jar preserves this tradition while removing the messy, time-consuming step of extracting ink from whole cuttlefish.

The producer: Ristoris

Ristoris is an Italian company specialised in food-service products for the HoReCa channel. It selects raw materials giving preference to Italian origin wherever possible and processes them in facilities certified to international standards ISO, BRC and IFS. Its catalogue spans more than 20 product ranges of regional and international specialities for professional kitchens.

Sensory profile

The ink is glossy jet-black, with a smooth, slightly creamy body. The aroma is marine and saline; the taste is deep and umami-rich, reminiscent of cuttlefish and the sea, without bitterness. A small amount delivers strong colour and flavour, so it is easy to control intensity in a recipe.

Professional uses

• Risotto al nero di seppia: stir 8-12 g into the rice in the final minutes of cooking for a Venetian-style black risotto; finish with cuttlefish sautéed in white wine.
• Fresh squid-ink pasta: knead a few grams into the dough for tagliolini or spaghetti al nero, or toss cooked pasta with a sauce coloured with the ink.
• Seafood sauces: add to tomato and shellfish sauces for spaghetti allo scoglio for a dramatic black colour and a marine boost.
• Black bread, focaccia and pizza dough: incorporate into the dough for striking black bases and savoury pastry.
• Plating and emulsions: use to create black sauces, mayonnaises and emulsions for fish and crustacean dishes.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Adding too much at once: squid ink is intense, so dose gradually and adjust to colour.
• Boiling it hard for a long time, which can dull the colour; stir it in towards the end of cooking.
• Pairing it with overpowering ingredients that mask its delicate marine taste.

Pairings

Squid ink works best with fresh pasta and risotto rice, fish and shellfish (cuttlefish, squid, prawns, clams), garlic, parsley, white wine, a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and a touch of fresh tomato. A glass of dry white or a coastal Italian wine completes the dish.

Delivery and logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). This ambient product travels with standard logistics: distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel via the LAPA fleet, and 24-48 hour shipping to Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) with partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. Long ambient shelf life makes it ideal for stocking up.

Who it is for

Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, fish and seafood restaurants, delicatessens, pastry and bakery kitchens, hotels, catering companies, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian cuisine who want an authentic, reliable squid ink ready to use.