What is caviar?

Caviar is a delicacy consisting of salt-cured roe (fish eggs) from the sturgeon family of fish. It is considered a luxury food item and is typically enjoyed as an appetizer or garnish. The finest and most expensive caviar comes from the Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga varieties of sturgeon.

Caviar is traditionally harvested from wild sturgeon in the Caspian and Black Seas, but due to overfishing and conservation efforts, wild sturgeon populations have declined significantly. As a result, sustainable aquaculture practices have been developed to produce caviar from farmed sturgeon.

Caviar is known for its rich and briny flavor, as well as its distinctive texture. It is often served chilled and accompanied by blinis, toast points, crème fraîche, chopped onions, or boiled eggs. It is typically enjoyed with champagne or vodka.

Caviar is a highly sought-after and expensive luxury food item, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per ounce, depending on the variety and quality.