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 standard tasting tin for the species most experienced buyers reach for after they've tired of the safer choices. 28g of Siberian serves two people for an apertif, or one person across two sessions.
What makes Siberian (Acipenser baerii) worth choosing over Osetra is its profile vector. Osetra is balanced and nutty — designed to please broadly. Siberian is mineral and structural — designed to register specifically. The pearls are smaller, the brine sharper, the finish cleaner. There's no buttery roundness to fall back on. The species announces itself.
This 28g tin is the right size for caviar with cocktails before dinner. The mineral profile cuts through cream and fat in ways the buttery species can't. Serve straight from the fridge on cold ceramic, eaten plain or on a thin piece of unsalted rye toast. Skip the crème fraîche — it overwhelms the mineral notes that make Siberian worth buying.
For experienced buyers, Siberian is the species you order when you want caviar to register as caviar rather than melt into the meal. For first-time buyers, it's the species that demonstrates why the category isn't all the same.
Pair with a martini stirred with quality gin, a chilled dry Riesling, or aged Champagne with mineral character.
Nutritional information,
per 100g:
Energy, 1093 kJ / 235 kcal
Fat, 13.0 g
- of which: Saturates, 8.9 g
Carbohydrate, 2.6 g
- of which: Sugars, 0.0 g
Fiber, 0 g
Protein, 26.8 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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