How to Eat Caviar
Caviar is easier to eat than the mythology around it suggests. Most "caviar etiquette" is hotel marketing or first-timer anxiety. The actual rules are few, and they're about taste, not ceremony.
The smallest tin we sell, and the cheapest way to taste what most caviar buyers eventually settle on. 14g of Kaluga Hybrid is roughly 4-5 spoonfuls — enough for one person to taste twice or two people to share a single occasion.
Kaluga Hybrid (Acipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus) is the species widely recognised as the closest legal alternative to true Beluga. Wild Beluga is critically endangered and unavailable for legal commercial trade in the US. Kaluga Hybrid is the cross bred for aquaculture — identical in pearl size and texture to what made Beluga famous, at a fraction of the cost.
The taste is buttery, creamy, with a soft long finish. Subtle brine. The flavour rounds rather than spikes — most often described as "rich" without being heavy. Pearls are larger than Osetra, smaller than Beluga Hybrid.
Pair with Blanc de Blancs Champagne or dry sake.
Nutritional information,
per 100g:
Energy, 1184 kJ / 283 kcal
Fat, 19.1 g
- of which: Saturates, 5.1 g
Carbohydrate, 1.0 g
- of which: Sugars, 0.0 g
Fiber, 0 g
Protein, 27.6 g
Salt, 3.5 g
Caviar 101
faq
How should I choose the right caviar size?
For a first tasting or a small garnish, choose 14g or 28g. For two people, 56g is a great size. For hosting, gifting, or a full caviar service, we recommend 125g or 250g.
How much caviar do I need per person?
For tasting, plan around 14g per person. For a generous serving or caviar service, plan 28g–56g per person, depending on how it will be served.
What is the difference between Kaluga Hybrid, Beluga Hybrid, Osetra, Siberian, and White Sturgeon caviar?
Each caviar has its own flavor profile. Kaluga Hybrid is smooth, buttery, and refined. Beluga Hybrid is delicate, creamy, and luxurious. Osetra is nutty and complex. Siberian is bold, briny, and classic. White Sturgeon is clean, elegant, and approachable.
How should I store caviar?
Keep caviar refrigerated at all times. Store it in the coldest part of your refrigerator and avoid freezing. Once opened, enjoy it as soon as possible for the best flavor and texture.
What does caviar pair well with?
Caviar pairs beautifully with blinis, crème fraîche, caviar butter, potato chips, soft-boiled eggs, champagne, dry sparkling wine, or chilled vodka.
Caviar 101
How much caviar per person
The single most common mistake first-time caviar buyers make is under-buying. They see the price per tin and order the smallest size, expecting a small tin of an expensive food to go a long way. It doesn't. Caviar is meant to be tasted in real portions — 10 to 15 grams per bite — and those portions add up quickly.
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