Squid Ink (Nero di Seppia) 1 pound

A deep black substance extracted from the ink sack of an ocean squid, a sea dweller that is also known as Calamari. The Cuddlefish, which also has ink sacks, is another species living in the ocean that is similar and related to the Squid. Both species use the ink as a means to escape predators, emitting this dark cloudy substance as danger approaches in hopes of intimidating the oncoming danger. The ink from Cuddlefish is used as a food coloring and flavoring, providing a very dark black color and a salty tasting flavor to foods such as pasta or risotto.