The New Year Season always brings new goals, resolutions and plans. For some people, this includes eating habits, so if you’re thinking of trying new flavors for 2022 and you look for something tasty, not so common and new, you must definitely try Caviar! But where to buy it? Caviar Lover has the answer for this and many more questions you may be asking yourself.
What is Caviar?
Caviar is eggs or roe collected from the sturgeon family traditionally sourced from the Caspian and Black Seas. Although all female fish lay eggs, only sturgeon eggs are considered Caviar. Other forms of fish eggs like salmon, trout, and flying fish are “roe” and are a popular and affordable alternative to Caviar.
But what makes Caviar so special? There are some reasons that explain this. First, Caviar is rare and exotic. A female sturgeon only begins producing eggs after seven to 20 years and some species like Beluga can take up to 20 years to reach maturity. Second, Caviar is manually harvested. Eggs are carefully extracted from the fish, washed, and prepared by hand to ensure the eggs retain their quality.
Types of Caviar
When buying Caviar there are so many possibilities.According to the experts, true Caviar has a famous effect known as the “Caspian pop”, which is when the egg bursts in your mouth. Every type of Caviar has its own unique qualities, from coloring to flavor. But before going into detail, you should know there are grades to classify Caviar.
Caviar is divided into two grades depending on qualities such as size, color, firmness, taste, and aroma.
- Grade 1 is the firmest, richest eggs
- Grade 2 is slightly lower in quality
Although there are many types, there are some that stand out from the crown. Some of the top types of Caviar are Ossetra, Beluga and Sevruga. Ossetra, is the most popular Caviar in the world, known for its rich, nutty, briny flavor and firm, juicy, deep brown to gold pearls. While still expensive, it is the most affordable high-end Caviars on the market. Beluga, is the rarest and most expensive type and is noted for its large light-gray pea-sized pearls with a buttery, creamy, nutty flavor and unique full-flavored after taste. This caviar is closely regulated due to the decline in the wild Beluga population, which has resulted in its high price and rarity. And Sevruga, the most common and affordable from this list, has small clear pearls that have a smooth, buttery flavor with a fresh and clean finish.
For centuries many years Russia and Iran have dominated the Caviar market, producing the highest quality, and most in-demand, Caviar in the world. However, in the nineteenth century, the United States became a producer of caviar and now the American type or also called “Domestic Caviar” is known all over the world. This is a great choice for those who look for quality with a low budget.
Health Benefits of Caviar
A common question is: Is Caviar good for your health? Caviar is not just a natural delicacy. It is also a nutritious food, packed with protein, iron, and vitamin B12. You can expect every bite of caviar to Contain a large number of minerals, protein and essential fats like Omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, Caviar is also known to contain a variety of natural essential amino acids such as lysine, arginine, isoleucine, methionine and histidine. Among other benefits, consuming this food also improves your skin condition, boosts the immune system and improves brain function.
Where to buy Caviar?
So far this is a basic introduction on Caviar, so the next step is getting it. When buying you’d like to have as first option reputable brands that are primarily focused on Caviar. We recommend paying attention to the provenance, production, handling and storage of the Caviar. Be wary of words like “imported” and “Russian” . Actually, no Caviar legally comes from Russia nowadays. If you find one of these labels, they can be put on to confuse.
But if you haven’t found a trusted store, you’re at the right place! Caviar Lover has been in the fine foods business since 1984. We have offices in Belgium, Holland, and the United States and have been supplying 5 star hotels, restaurants, and country clubs, along with yachts and fine gourmet shops for over two decades. To buy Caviar, you can visit us in our store in Miami (2801 SW 3rd Ave #F11A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315) We are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm or buy online.
Visit our online store and find the greatest selection of Imported Caviar, Domestic Caviar and all of the accompaniments you need such as bilinis or creme fraiche. Take a look at our top variety of meats, seafood, truffles, foie gras and much more specialties. This 2022 there’ll be no excuse for trying new flavors in your kitchen. Come visit us! We’ll be glad to have you.
