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TYPES OF CAVIAR
Caviar, a food considered luxury due to its unique flavor, texture and specialized production method. It is a delicacy that is made up of unfertilized fish eggs, mostly from sturgeon, and there are various types of caviar depending on the species of sturgeon from which they come, the place and certain factors.
The harvesting process and salting are crucial for the caviar to maintain its quality and flavor.
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BELUGA CAVIAR (HUSO HUSO)
It is one of the most exquisite and exclusive that we find of all types. It comes from the Beluga sturgeon and is found in the Caspian Sea.
Its roe are the largest with a diameter that can reach up to 4mm.
Its color varies from light gray to dark gray.
Its texture is soft and creamy, the roe breaks easily, letting out its rich and buttery flavor.
Its flavor is soft, creamy and buttery, less salty than other types of caviar.
Its price is the most expensive since it is a rare caviar, it has great quality and can take up to 20 years to mature. About 30g can cost €800.
OSETRA CAVIAR (ACIPENSER GUELDENSTAEDTII)
It is a highly appreciated and valued caviar, but cheaper than the previous one. It comes from the Ostera sturgeon and is found in the Caspian Sea.
Its roe are medium-sized, between 2-3mm.
Its color It varies from light amber to dark brown, even golden.
Its texture is firm but soft, more robust than the previous one.
Its flavor is rich, nutty with buttery notes, it is a persistent flavor and varies depending on the sturgeon's diet and environment.
Its price varies depending on the quality and its caliber, this being cheaper than the previous one, 30g can cost €400.
SEVRUGA CAVIAR (ACIPENSER STELLATUS)
Another of the highly appreciated and well-known varieties, more accessible than the two previous options. It is obtained from the Sevruga sturgeon and is found in the Caspian Sea and to a lesser extent in the Black Sea.
Its roe are among the smallest, with a diameter of 1-2mm .
Its color can vary from light gray to dark gray.
Its texture is firm and soft on the palate.
Its flavor is more intense and its profile has notes of the sea.
Its price is more affordable than the previous two due to Due to its abundance and faster maturation, 30g can cost €160.
STERLET CAVIAR (ACIPENSER RUTHENUS)
It is a less well-known variety than the previous ones, although it offers a unique experience due to its distinctive characteristics. It is obtained from the Sterlet sturgeon and is found in the rivers of Europe and Asia.
Its roe are small, similar to those of the Sevruga.
Its color varies from light gray to dark gray.
Its texture is firm but delicate, providing a pleasant chewing experience.
Its flavor is subtle and delicate with nutty notes and a touch of salinity, its profile is clean and fresh.
Its price is more affordable Due to its greater availability and rapid maturation cycle, 30g can cost €130.
KALUGA CAVIAR (HUSO DAURICUS)
Variety known as "Beluga River caviar", it is obtained from the Kaluga sturgeon and comes from the Amur River between China and Russia.
Its roe are large, similar to Beluga caviar. .
Its color varies between light gray and dark gray.
Its texture is firm, soft and creamy, similar to Beluga caviar.
Its flavor is soft and buttery with a nutty touch, less salty than other types of caviar.
Its price it is more affordable than Beluga caviar, 30g can cost €160.
SIBERIAN CAVIAR (ACIPENSER BAERII)
It is a variety appreciated for its flavor, wider availability and more affordable price. It comes from Siberian sturgeon and is found in the rivers of Siberia and other areas of Europe and Asia.
Its roe are medium-sized, between 2-3mm.
Its color varies between dark gray to brown and even black.
Its texture is firm and pleasant, slightly creamy.
Its flavor is earthy and nutty, with balanced salty notes, its profile is rich and complex, similar to Osetera caviar but a little softer.
Its price is more affordable than other varieties, 30g can cost €130.
HACKLEBACK CAVIAR (POLYODON SPATHULA)
Variety known as river sturgeon caviar, it comes from the Hackleback sturgeon or spatulate-nosed sturgeon and is found in the rivers of the Mississippi Valley in the United States.
Its roe they are small, between 1-2mm.
Their color varies between black and dark gray.
Theirtexture It is firm and pleasant to the palate.
Its flavor is rich and buttery with a touch of nuttiness, its profile is similar to Osetera vacia but with a more mineral and earthy nuance.
Its price is more affordable than European caviars due to its abundance and rapid maturation, 30g can cost €80.
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