Caviar 101
A Begginner’s Guide To All Things Caviar.
Whether you’re just getting started with caviar or work in the industry, this page contains many useful resources that will round out your caviar knowledge. Let’s get started!
Caviar Basics
Caviar is one of the world’s most coveted delicacies, and yet few people actually know what it is: salt-cured sturgeon roe. Although roe refers to any and all fish eggs, sturgeon fish eggs are uniquely identified as caviar.
Humankind has been enjoying the fruits of the sturgeon, a prehistoric fish, for over 250 million years. Sturgeon was found in abundance throughout the continents of Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and was quickly identified as a delicious nutritional powerhouse for early peoples.
Find out more about the basics of caviar in the following sections:
Serving Caviar and Choosing Utensils
Eventhough caviar is a surpirsingly versatile delicacy, there are afew common practices that should be observed for a great culinary experience. It’s handy to know the best practices for serving, handling and storing caviar – including choosing the right utensils for your occasion.