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Russian caviar,
along with Iranian caviar, is considered to be the finest caviar
available in the world. Russian caviar roe is farmed from sturgeon
found in the Caspian Sea, these include Beluga, Ossetra and Sevruga
sturgeon.
Traditionally, Russians have used
the term "malossol" when labeling Russian caviar, which means "lightly
salted". The Russians were amongst the first nations to harvest and
process caviar as a delicacy for consumption. Today, the term malossol
usually refers to high-quality caviar. Given its high price in the
West, caviar is associated with luxury and wealth. In Russia and other
Eastern European cultures, though still expensive, caviar is commonly
served at holiday feasts, weddings, and other festive occasions.
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Hand selected when the sturgeon is as its prime, Russian Imperial Ossetra caviar consists of an exceptionally large roe with earthy-nut flavors and a silky texture that was traditionally reserved for royalty. The color of the roe ranges from a warm brown to a pewter gray, depending on the individual sturgeons diet. Only five-to-ten percent of all Russian Ossetra caught in the Caspian Sea is given the title “Imperial”.
Considered the most flavorful and elite caviar by critics, Russian Ossetra (often spelled Osetra or Asetra) is one of the most desired types of caviar in the world. Generally nutty and buttery in taste, the savory roe ranges in color from deep black to light gold and almost white. The texture of Ossetra caviar tends to be a bit firmer than other types of caviar, yet still delicate.
This Caspian Sea caviar consists of smaller roe than that of the other two main caviar varieties. However, what it lacks in size, the Russian Sevruga more than makes up in it’s intense flavor. Sevruga caviar (acipenser stellatus) is saltier and richer in taste, which is why it is often referred to as the “Strong Sturgeon”.
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