Extracted from cuttlefish, this ink is prized for its mellow, velvety, warm character. Cuttlefish Ink has a naturally high glutamic acid content that is associated with the taste pleasure known as umami. It is used to impart a striking black colour and briny rich sea essence flavour to dishes. Cuttlefish Ink is used to prepare traditional tagliatelle pasta, in the traditional Spanish rice dish known as Arroz Negro, and as a sauce with freshly sautéed squid or cuttlefish.