Caviar Facts: 9 fascinating facts about Caviar

Caviar, also known as fish eggs or roe, is a delicacy that has been enjoyed by humans for centuries. It is commonly associated with luxury and high-end dining, but there is much more to caviar than meets the eye. In this blog post, we will explore 9 fascinating facts about caviar that you may not have known.

FACT ONE

The most expensive food in the world is Almas caviar from the Iranian Beluga fish. Known as “black gold” it regularly sells for around £20,000 (US$26,420) per kilogram, according to Guinness World Records.

FACT TWO

Almas are eggs from rare albino sturgeon that are 60 to 100 years old.

FACT THREE

The traditional way to eat caviar is on the skin between the index finger and the thumb. If that is not suitable, caviar tastes better from a spoon made from bone, crystal, or mother-of-pearl, as metal spoons can alter the taste. The eggs should be rolled slowly around the mouth until they pop and release flavor.

FACT FOUR

Although caviar is a symbol of opulence and affluence – and historically the food of kings – the lack of concerns over overfishing in the early 1900s meant there was an abundance of it in the US. At that time, it was often offered as a free snack with a beer in bars around the world. It was usually the cheaper, saltier types of caviar that were served as the salt made drinkers thirstier and encouraged people to drink more..

FACT FIVE

Eggs from only three types of sturgeon – Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga – can be called caviar.

FACT SIX

Caviar from China is now considered the best in the world and is the choice of top chefs from Alain Ducasse to Joël Robuchon.

FACT SEVEN

The best quality – and most expensive – caviar has larger eggs that are lighter in color. The eggs are also older. Eggs of lesser quality do not have such an intense fishy flavor.

FACT EIGHT

Goodbye Viagra, hello caviar. It is said the “black pearls” are a good remedy for impotence. You will not know until you try.

FACT NINE

Feeling down? Reach for a tin of caviar. The ancient Greeks and Romans swore it cured depression. Scientific studies show that high doses of omega-3 – which caviar has an abundance of – are helpful for conditions such as depression. Vitamin A in caviar is good for eyesight and calcium helps strengthen bones. It is also said that caviar helps improve our immune system.