Caviar Guide
Use this guide to learn more about the different species of caviar and fish roe available before making a purchasing decision. Simply click the tab for the type of caviar you want to learn about.
Kaluga Selection
Kaluga Hybrid Caviar Selection
Our Kaluga Caviar Selection comes from the larger, more mature Huso Daricus and Acipenser Schrinckii Hybrid Sturgeon. Due to
the recent ban on pure Kaluga into the US, this special selection of Hybrid, with the dominant species being Huso Daricus, was
specially selected to perfectly replace the pure Kaluga. This sturgeon takes 11-15 years before it’s harvested and this
species normally takes 8-10 years to reach maturity. Most delicate in flavor of all sturgeon caviar.
Starting at $130
Our Kaluga Selection caviar has a nutty flavor with buttery overtones. Its color varies from Light Golden Brown with a clear
glossy finish. Considered to be one of the most elegant of all caviar pearls.
Origin: Amur River (found in Russia-China Border)
Wild or Farmed: Farmed
Flavor: Delicate buttery flavor & slightly sweet-nuttiness
Texture: Firm & refined creaminess
Scientific Name: Huso Daricus x Acipenser Schrenckii
Color & Appearance: Light golden; clear & glossy
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 3 months
Size: large grain
Royal Imperial
Royal Imperial Caviar
Our Royal Imperial Caviar comes from a cross breed of Huso Daricus and Acipenser Schrenckii. In the wild, both sturgeon
species can only be found the Amur River. The species normally matures in the 7th-8th year, and can live up to 60 years and
reach over 50kg. This cross breed only exists in the Amur River. Royal Imperial Caviar is produced from roes of the mature
Dauricus x Schrenckii of over 7 years.
Starting at $98
Origin: Amur River (found in Russia-China Border)
Wild or Farmed: Farmed
Flavor: Delicate buttery flavor & slightly sweet-nuttiness
Size: large grain
Color & Appearance:Golden Brown or medium to dark brown with a clear glossy finis. The most elegant of all
caviar.
Texture: Firm & refined creaminess
Scientific Name: Huso Daricus x Acipenser Schrenckii
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 3 months
Siberian Ossetra
Siberian Ossetra Caviar
Our Siberian Ossetra caviar has a unique clean, crisp nutty flavor. The caviar has Large medium sized pearls, is dark brown in
color and has a firm texture.
Starting at $70
Origin: Uruguay
Wild or Farmed: Farmed
Flavor: Notably for its unique clean, crisp nutty flavor Size: medium to large grain
Color & Appearance: varies in color from medium to dark brown; clear & glossy
Texture: firm texture
Scientific Name: Acipenser Baerri
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 3 months
Russian Ossetra
Russian Ossetra Caviar
This caviar comes from the same species as the Wild Caspian Sturgeon. This sturgeon can now be farmed in different parts of
the World. It produces mid-size pearls.
Starting at $92
Origin: Germany, Israel, China, and Uruguay
Wild or Farmed: Farmed
Flavor: Notably nutty with a unique clean expression & sweet finish
Size: medium to large grain
Color & Appearance: varies in color from light to dark brown; golden in cast; clear & glossy
Texture: firm texture
Scientific Name: Acipenser Gueldenstaedtti
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 3 months
White Sturgeon
White Sturgeon Caviar
From the White Sturgeon Acipenser Transmontanus species. Unlike any wild caviar, which can only be harvested from sturgeon
fishes only twice yearly, and which is consequently preserved by means of heavy salting, this premium white sturgeon is
harvested practically all year round.
Starting at $65
Origin: Italy and California
Wild or Farmed: Farmed
Flavor: Delicate buttery & slightly sweet-nutty flavor
Size: large grain
Color & Appearance: Dark
Texture: soft & smooth
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 3 months
Hackleback
American Hackleback Sturgeon
American Hackleback Sturgeon is the fastest growing and the smallest of all sturgeon at maturity. This sturgeon is also known
as “shovelnose sturgeon”, it is the most abundant of all sturgeon in the American wild. It is also the only sturgeon that can
be harvested in the United States.
Starting at $28
Origin: Missouri & Mississippi River, USA
Wild or Farmed: Wild
Flavor: Sweet & buttery with an intense nutty finish; similar to Sevruga and slightly reminiscent of
Beluga
Size: small to medium grain; slightly smaller than traditional Sevruga)
Color & Appearance: Beautiful dark black berries; glossy
Texture: soft & smooth
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen
Paddlefish
American Paddlefish Sturgeon
The “spoonbill catfish", a cousin of the sturgeon species, have a long paddle-shaped snout, and produce Paddlefish
caviar.
Starting at $24
Origin: Mississippi River, USA
Wild or Farmed: farm-raised
Flavor: Subtle brine silken flavor, very rich and complex.
Size: small grain
Color & Appearance: range from dark gray to black; glossy
Texture: smooth and silky
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen
Black Bowfin
American Black Bowfin Caviar
Often used for cooking or general recipe applications. Referred to as “Cajun Caviar" in Louisiana. One great feature is that
this caviar can be heated. Bowfin is famous for it's spicy kick and mild, tangy flavor that made it popular in Cajun
cooking.
Starting at $10
Origin: Southeastern States, USA
Wild or Farmed: Wild
Flavor: Mild tangy and distinctive flavor. Size: small-med grain
Color & Appearance: clean and nicely separated berries; dark brown to jet black; glossy
Texture: Firm
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen
Salmon Roe - Keta
Salmon Roe Caviar - Keta
American Salmon Caviar, truly the “King” of caviar, with great globe-like eggs, resonates with a deep “oceanic tang." We love
this caviar for its presentation possibilities: the eggs are giant and so colorful, but the flavor is mild and subtle. A
definite crowd-pleaser.
Starting at $10
Origin: Alaska, USA
Wild or Farmed: Farmed
Flavor: Honey-like; Mild and succulent
Size: extra-large grains
Color & Appearance: Golden reddish-orange; translucent glossy
Texture: firm
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen
Golden Whitefish
Golden Whitefish Roe
Produced from Lake Whitefish. Excellent when served as a garnish or appetizer. Whitefish is another salmon type species
native to the Great Lakes. Crisp sparkling yellow eggs burst with fresh flavor. The naturally mild taste lends itself well to
the flavor-infusions and smoking processes.
Starting at $8
Origin: Canada
Wild or Farmed: farm-raised
Flavor: Mild tangy flavor with a hint of sweetness
Size: small grain
Color & Appearance: natural golden-orange color; glossy
Texture: crisp and crunchy
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen
Tobiko
Tobiko Flying Fish Roe
Starting at $8.85
Tobiko (or tobiuonoko in Japanese) comes in several appealing colors, including Red, Orange, Ginger, and Black.
Orange is the natural color of Tobiko. The yellow colored Tobiko typically has a ginger flavor; the orange and black a
somewhat salty flavor. Black Tobiko Flying Fish Roe gets its black color from squid ink.
Wasabi Tobiko
Wasabi Tobiko is a favorite in Japan. A fiery addition to your kitchen, this caviar delivers quite a kick to the palate,
without overpowering it.
Starting at $8.85
Origin: Taiwan
Wild or Farmed: Wild
Flavor: spicy and refreshing
Size: tiny
Color & Appearance: pale green; glossy
Texture: crisp, firm crunch
Shelf Life: 28-32°F 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen
Trout Roe
Trout Roe Caviar
Trout roe caviar has small to medium-sized grains, and is beautiful to look at thanks to its vibrant, golden color. Farmed in
France, our Trout Roe has a unique, mild sweet flavor.
Starting at $12.80
Add these golden pearls to any dish to add a dash of culinary flare to your dinner that guests will surely enjoy.
Species: Oncorhynchus Mykiss
Lumpfish
Lumpfish Caviar is an excellent alternative to expensive Caspian Sea varieties. This specialty caviar is a perfect addition to
a gourmet meal or used as a substitute in recipes calling for more traditional caviar.
Starting at $6.40
Lumpfish caviar makes for a beautiful garnish, especially alongside sushi.
Origin: Iceland.
Amur Ossetra
Amur Ossetra Caviar
Starting at $79
Our Amur Ossetra caviar has large-sized grains, a firm texture, a brown/gray color, and a fruity, nutty flavor. It is derived
from the farm-raised Hybrid Dauricus and Acipenser Schrenckii species native to China, and is an excellent choice for any
occasion.
Truffle Caviar
Black Truffle Caviar
Starting at $30
Made from black winter truffle juice, these pearls have the taste of truffle but the same color and texture of caviar.
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