Caviar is an adored delicacy amongst chefs and food fanatics, providing people with the ultimate taste of luxury. If you’re a caviar expert looking to further explore the many varieties of this fine food, or you’re just beginning to appreciate the qualities of caviar, then keep on reading to discover the taste opportunities that are awaiting you…
In the 21st century, caviar is a symbol of decadence and indulgent pleasure throughout contemporary culture and lifestyles, with each variety of caviar being enjoyed at special occasions such as weddings, formal events and during the festive season. Below, discover the distinctive qualities of each type of caviar, as well as when it is best enjoyed and its ideal accompaniments.
Sturgeon Caviar
Sturgeon caviar is the most traditional form of caviar, consisting of the eggs harvested from the female sturgeon fish. In order to achieve the classic taste fine food lovers know and adore, the eggs are tenderly salt-cured until the salt content reaches 3-5%. This amount is considered ideal, as it not only enhances the natural flavours of the Sturgeon caviar, but also increases the shelf life.
Sturgeon caviar is traditionally eaten in small quantities or as an appetiser at formal occasions. Due to sturgeon eggs having a history of being over-farmed, today they are harvested in the highest quality sturgeon farms to regulate the population.
Beluga Caviar
The rarest and finest form of caviar that is available on the market today, beluga is the king of caviar. Beluga caviar is famous for its deep, rich and buttery taste, and with eggs ranging from 3-4mm, beluga caviar is the largest form of caviar available to buy. Its flavour is distinctly salty and ever-so desirable.
Beluga caviar eggs are large and soft, boasting a luxurious hazelnut aftertaste. In order to best enjoy the pungent flavour beluga caviar delivers, serve it cold over a tray of crushed ice. Not only will this keep the caviar fresh, but it will also serve as a stunning centre piece at any dinner party.
Oscietra Caviar
Oscietra caviar is amongst the finest forms of caviar in the world, closely following in the footsteps of beluga caviar. It varies in colour, ranging from a rich golden shade to brown or grey and is intense, creamy and nutty in flavour. Oscietra caviar comes in the form of firm grains of a medium size, and is a treat that is adored by many caviar connoisseurs.
It is a perfect choice for when you are looking to impress. Simply serve it with blini or delicately garnish with parsley to capture the traditional etiquette of caviar consumption.
Sevruga Caviar
Sevruga caviar is one of the most readily available caviars on the market today, with over half of the world’s production of caviar coming from the sevruga sturgeon. The eggs found in sevruga caviar are finely grained and intensely flavoursome, as well as being much smaller than other forms of caviar. The eggs range from pearlescent grey to black in colour, offering a striking appearance, and have a hint of buttery flavour to complement the saltiness.
We recommend that you consume or serve the entire container of sevruga caviar once open, as caviar left behind can spoil quickly and lose its freshness.
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