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 couple's Beluga Hybrid. 50g of the species closest to wild Beluga, sized for two people and an occasion that deserves it.
What separates Beluga Hybrid (Huso huso × Acipenser ruthenus) from other sturgeon caviar is texture. The pearls (3.0 to 3.4mm) are visibly larger than Osetra or Kaluga Hybrid. The butter-smooth texture coats the palate longer, and the finish runs 60 to 90 seconds, where Osetra fades in about 30.
Beluga Hybrid rewards slow eating: small spoonfuls, plain or on a single piece of unsalted toast. Skip the blini, the chips and the butter. It is the one species in our lineup where accompaniments compete rather than complement.
Pour Blanc de Blancs Champagne, vintage if you have it, with cold sparkling water between spoonfuls.
Malossol, farmed in Europe. Keep refrigerated at 28°F to 32°F (-2°C to 0°C).
Nutritional information,
per 100g:
Energy, 1141 kJ / 273 kcal
Fat, 18.6 g
- of which: Saturates, 4.6 g
Carbohydrate, 2.2 g
- of which: Sugars, 0.0 g
Fiber, 0 g
Protein, 24.4 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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