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 hosting tin. 125g of premium Kaluga Hybrid serves four to six guests — large enough that caviar becomes a course, not an amuse-bouche.
At 125g, Kaluga Hybrid (Acipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus) 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.
This 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.
Kaluga 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.
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
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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.
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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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