{"title":"Kaluga Hybrid","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kaluga-hybrid-caviar-14g-0-5oz","title":"Kaluga Hybrid Caviar, 15g - 0.5oz","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaluga Hybrid (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with Blanc de Blancs Champagne or dry sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Caviar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52086103474458,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7714\/6394\/files\/14_kaluga.png?v=1776264914"},{"product_id":"kaluga-hybrid-caviar-28g-1oz","title":"Kaluga Hybrid Caviar, 30g - 1oz","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard tasting size for a single occasion. 28g — one ounce — serves two people comfortably for caviar with drinks, or one person across two sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaluga Hybrid (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is what most chefs reach for when their menu calls for \"Beluga.\" Wild Beluga is banned from US commercial trade — endangered, protected. Kaluga Hybrid is the legal alternative bred specifically for aquaculture. The result keeps Beluga's signature traits — large pearls, butter-smooth texture, long finish — without the legal or sustainability concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is caviar that rewards slowing down. The pearls are large enough to hold their shape on the spoon, dense enough to register as discrete pops on the tongue. The flavour develops in stages — initial brine, then butter, then a soft savoury finish that lingers thirty seconds longer than Osetra or Siberian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gifting, this size reads as \"considered\" rather than \"extravagant\" — premium without being intimidating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Caviar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52086105375002,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7714\/6394\/files\/28_kaluga.png?v=1776264957"},{"product_id":"kaluga-hybrid-caviar-56g-2oz","title":"Kaluga Hybrid Caviar, 50g - 1.8oz","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe couple's tin. 56g of Kaluga Hybrid serves two people for a proper occasion — anniversary dinner, milestone celebration, the kind of evening that earns more than a tasting portion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Kaluga Hybrid (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) worth this size is the way it holds attention. Where Osetra is \"the classic\" and Siberian is \"the bold,\" Kaluga is \"the experience.\" The buttery texture coats the palate. The finish runs long enough that you find yourself waiting between bites just to feel it fade. It's the species closest in profile to true Beluga — which has been illegal to import to the US for two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis size is built for two people sharing a single tin across one evening. Open it at the start of dinner. Eat one spoonful plain to register the species' character. Then move to blini with caviar butter underneath — the butter amplifies the flavour without competing. Move to small toast points with crème fraîche if you want the textural contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour Brut or Blanc de Blancs Champagne to start. A dry Riesling or aged Champagne for the final spoonfuls — both cut through the cream and reset the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefrigerate any leftovers immediately. Place a small piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface before re-sealing the tin. Finish within 2-3 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Caviar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52086107013402,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7714\/6394\/files\/56_kaluga.png?v=1776265001"},{"product_id":"kaluga-hybrid-caviar-125g-4-4oz","title":"Kaluga Hybrid Caviar, 125g - 4.4oz","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hosting tin. 125g of premium Kaluga Hybrid serves four to six guests — large enough that caviar becomes a course, not an amuse-bouche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 125g, Kaluga Hybrid (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) earns its position as a centerpiece. The tin is wider than the smaller formats, which matters at the table — guests can serve themselves with a single dipping motion rather than scraping the bottom. The pearls hold up to multiple servings without losing structure. The butter-smooth texture means the species reads consistently from the first spoonful to the last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the size that justifies opening Champagne for the table rather than a single bottle. Set out the tin on crushed ice (or a chilled plate), provide one mother-of-pearl spoon, place warm blini and toast points alongside. Stand around the kitchen island. Talk. Eat. The 125g tin is built for shared moments, not service rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKaluga Hybrid specifically — buttery, creamy, the closest legal match to Beluga — works at this scale because its profile is universally appealing. Guests who don't normally eat caviar will reach for seconds. Guests who do will recognise the species immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Caviar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52086109471002,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7714\/6394\/files\/125_kaluga.png?v=1776265061"},{"product_id":"kaluga-hybrid-caviar-250g-8-8oz","title":"Kaluga Hybrid Caviar, 250g - 8.8oz","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece tin. 250g — nearly nine ounces — of premium Kaluga Hybrid built for hosting eight to twelve guests, or for buyers who want the largest single-tin format we sell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the size that turns caviar service into the meal rather than an opener. The tin is presented at the table on ice. Guests serve themselves. Conversations slow down. The 250g format is what serious hosts buy when they're entertaining guests they want to remember the evening — a wedding rehearsal dinner, a major business celebration, a milestone birthday for someone who already has everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaluga Hybrid (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) earns this scale because its flavour profile — buttery, creamy, the closest legal alternative to Beluga — doesn't fatigue across multiple servings. Guests will return to the tin three or four times during the evening without the species becoming overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor corporate gifting, the 250g Kaluga reads as a serious gesture — substantially more meaningful than a wine bottle, considerably less ostentatious than a 250g Beluga Hybrid. It hits the price point where the recipient understands the cost without feeling indebted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle tin, single delivery. Order in advance for any planned hosted event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Caviar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52086111633690,"sku":null,"price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7714\/6394\/files\/250_kaluga.png?v=1776265106"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7714\/6394\/collections\/kaluga_banne.png?v=1780387053","url":"https:\/\/justcaviar.us\/collections\/kaluga-hybrid.oembed","provider":"Just Caviar US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}