I'm looking for good Squid Ink

I want to make squid ink pasta but everywhere I've found online sells cuttlefish ink which is fishier and is brown ink instead of blue-black. Does anyone know where to get good quality squid ink?

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Brendan_Lee_56950

There seems to be a lot on amazon and depending on how much you need marxfoods has it in bulk http://www.marxfoods.com/Squid-Ink

Todd_Shewman_38102

Tend to agree with Brendan. Le us know how it goes.

http://www.sasaniancaviar.com/product/squid-ink?gclid=CjwKEAiA3IKmBRDFx-P_rLyt6QUSJACqiAN85viKFp1DI_mPp1Q19G6etuGlDwnETPRUrLzcC8EtFBoCtWXw_wcB

Matthew_Snyder_68770

I use the Alma brand, from Spain. You can get it on Amazon or at latienda.com.

David_Henley_36942

Alma is Cuttlefish ink, not squid ink. Fishier and brown instead of black. I've tried it.

David_Henley_36942

That link is Cuttlefish Ink, a fishier and cheaper product.

David_Henley_36942

The ingredients include Cuttlefish ink, I wonder how much squid ink is actually in it.

Brendan_Lee_56950

Can't help you there. I trust marxfoods products though so take that FWIW

Matthew_Snyder_68770

Where do you live? If you have access to fresh squid I'd suggest simply buying whole squid and harvesting the ink yourself. Most Asian markets I know carry whole squid and sell them intact.

David_Henley_36942

Nashville. Interesting I will check this out.

Matthew_Snyder_68770

Keep in mind, that's not a super practical approach! You aren't going to get more than a few grams of ink from a normal sized squid. But if you're determined to get and use squid ink, then there you go.

Phil_Atthelake_1677236

None

Phil_Atthelake_1677236

Correct not the same