Caviar
Caviars & producers
Caviars
Osetra is a prized caviar variety that is harvested from the Russian osetra sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Osetra is native to the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov, including their river basins. Since it is ... READ MORE
Beluga caviar (the roe of beluga sturgeon) is one of the most prized caviar varieties in the world. Since it can take up to 25 years for the animal to mature and start producing roe, this caviar is extremely rare, expensive, and extravagant. Belug... READ MORE
Siberian sturgeon is mostly prized for its dark and glossy caviar. As the name suggests, Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) is mainly associated with Siberian rivers, lakes, and seas. The population is listed as endangered on the IUCN R... READ MORE
Salted roe of the sevruga sturgeon is one of the most common and renowned caviar varieties in the world. Native to the Black and Caspian Sea, sevruga reproduces faster than other sturgeon varieties, which makes the caviar plentiful and more afford... READ MORE
White sturgeon caviar is harvested from Acipenser transmontanus—a sturgeon that is native to the west coast of North America, from the Gulf of Alaska to Baja California. Often compared to osetra, this caviar has glistening dark pear... READ MORE
Almas caviar is an exceptionally rare type of caviar originating from the Caspian Sea region, particularly associated with Iran. This caviar comes from the albino Beluga sturgeon (lat. Huso huso), which shoul... READ MORE
Sterlet caviar is a variety harvested from sterlet sturgeon (Acipenser ruthenus)—which is native to rivers that flow into the Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, Barents Sea, and the Sea of Azov. It is one of the smallest s... READ MORE
Hackleback caviar is harvested from Scaphirhynchus platorynchus, known as shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon. The fish is native to North America, and it is mostly found in Missouri and Mississippi rivers. It is the smallest sturgeon speci... READ MORE
Caviar from Brescia is one of the most popular regional products, and the entire region has become the center of caviar production in Italy. Sturgeon farming started with white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), but other species and caviars are ... READ MORE
Kaluga is a caviar variety harvested from the eponymous river sturgeon, officially named Huso dauricus, which is native to the Amur River basin. Due to overfishing, kaluga is a critically endangered species, and the fish used for... READ MORE
Dishes with Caviar
Stjerneskud
Stjerneskud is a popular Danish type of open-faced sandwich, part of the traditional Danish cuisine known as "smørrebrød." The dish typically consists of a buttered piece of rye bread toppe... READ MORE
Canapés au caviar
A part of the gourmet hors d'oeuvre section, caviar canapés are typically consisting of a base, which can be simple toast rounds, blinis, toasted brioche rounds, and even cucumber slices. The base is spread with sour cream or creme... READ MORE
Bliny gryczane
Bliny gryczane is a Polish pancake made with a batter of buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt. The pancake batter is allowed to rise, and then spoonfuls of it are added to a frying pan with heated oil or melte... READ MORE
Beggar's Purse
Beggar's purse is an American bite-sized appetizer originating from New York City. The appetizer consists of a small crêpe that's topped with a teaspoon of fine caviar and a dab of crème fraiche. The edges of the small crêpe are... READ MORE
Risotto al caviale
Risotto al caviale is a traditional caviar risotto. It's made with a combination of risotto rice, white wine, caviar, heavy cream, onions, butter, and seasonings. The risotto is cooked in a regular way until the rice becomes tender. Once the dish ... READ MORE