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Beluga Caviar-Hybrid, Farm Raised (Huso dauricus & Acipenser dchrenckii - relative of Osesta})
Our Farmed Beluga caviar has a nutty flavor with buttery overtones. This caviar offers the distinct “Beluga Pop”. The Caviar is also ecologically sustainable since it is farmed. This is an important selling point since Wild Beluga is on the endangered species list and not allowed to be imported into the USA.

Siberian Sturgeon Caviar, Farm Raised (Acipenser baerii)
The Caviar’s characteristics are similar to Sevruga with a dark, medium-sized firm grain running from grey to jet black. The flavor has been described as flavorful and sweet resembling an ocean breeze and taste of the sea.

Russian Osetra, Farm Raised (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii)
This caviar is produced from the same species of Osetra fish found in the Caspian and Black Seas and grows up to six feet in length. Russian osetra does mature and reproduces slowly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing and difficult to farm raise. Russian sturgeon are farmed in pristine waters for 10 years before reaching sexual maturity and lay eggs for harvesting. This Osetra is described as having a rich nutty sweet flavor and can be sold as “The Real Russian Osetra Caviar” that used to be imported from the Caspian Sea.

American Osetra, Farm Raised (Acipenser transmontanus)
American Osetra is the largest freshwater fish in North America and is the third largest species of sturgeon. This Osetra Sturgeon grows up to 20 feet long and can weigh up to 1,200 lbs. It’s native grounds are the West Coast of North America. Rated one the best Caviar’s by the New York Times. The Color runs from brown to black and is large in size and has an intense aroma with an unmistakable flavor. Caviar experts will particularly love its nutty flavor like Russian Osetra.

American Sturgeon Hackleback, Wild Caught (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus)
Known as Hackleback or Shovelnose Sturgeon, this is the only Wild Sturgeon that can be legally caught in The USA and the smallest of the ancient sturgeon species in North America. The Shovelnose sturgeon rarely exceeds 5 lbs in weight and grows to lengths of approximately 2 feet. They reach sexual maturity after 4-5 years. Hackleback Sturgeon is a freshwater fish that resides in the river systems of North America. The majority are found on the Upper and Lower Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee rivers. The eggs are slightly smaller then Sevruga or Paddlefish. The color is typically shiny jet black, similar to Beluga in color. The roe is preferred by many over Paddlefish due to it’s firmer egg and cleaner texture. The taste is characterized as clean, fresh, mild, subtle nutty flavor. Similar to Caspian Sea Osetra but smaller in size.

American Paddlefish Wild Caught (Polyodon spathula)
Caught in the wild, Paddlefish are an ancient order of fish very similar to the Sturgeon. Globally, there are only two species of paddlefish, both living in the river systems of North America. The majority resides in The Mississippi & Tennessee Basin Regions. Paddlefish produce the caviar considered similar to that of the Sturgeon species. This caviar has a delicious mild flavor and pleasant aftertaste. The eggs are medium size with light to dark gray jewel-like beads. Many enthusiasts consider they resemble the Roe of Sevruga Caviar. They have a true caviar essence, which is mild in flavor. This variety of caviar is very often marketed as American Caviar or Spoonbill Caviar.

American Pacific Salmon Roe Wild Caught (Oncorhynchus)
Caught in the wild in the fresh waters of Alaska, Yukon, and British Columbia. Salmon & Salmon Roe is intertwined into the culture of these regions with the annual Harvest celebrated with local festivals. Salmon have a fascinating life-cycle starting life in streams, migrating to the ocean to grow bigger and fatter, and returning to the same stream to spawn. A very flavorful Bright Red Caviar. Egg size is the largest of caviar’s similar to Beluga. It is considered a delicacy in Russia and is a key Sushi ingredient.

Trout Roe, Wild Caught (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Trout Roe is a delicious, firm, brilliantly colored orange egg that has a delicate flavor profile and distinct pop when consuming this roe. Trout Roe is an excellent as hors-d'oeuvres or as an ingredient or garnishes for your next event or special occasion. Trout Roe is a Real Crowd Pleaser!