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 luxury spread that sits between accompaniment and ingredient. 100g of French cultured butter folded with finely-minced sturgeon caviar — designed to bring caviar's flavour to dishes where you don't want full pearls.
Caviar butter has three primary uses. First, as the base layer under caviar service — spread thinly on warm bread or toast, then topped with a spoon of caviar. The butter amplifies the flavour without competing, and the fat softens any sharpness in the caviar. Second, as a finishing fat for hot dishes off-heat — stirred into pasta sauces at the end, melted into risotto, swirled through scrambled eggs, or used to finish a fish course. Third, eaten plain on warm toast as a starter or apertif on its own.
Refrigerated, the butter keeps 3 weeks unopened, 1 week after opening. Don't cook with it — heat above 140°F destroys the caviar's flavour notes.
Nutritional information,
per 100g:
Energy,
Fat,
- of which: Saturates,
Carbohydrate,
- of which: Sugars,
Fiber, 0 g
Protein,
Salt,
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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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