Define Beluga Caviar

Caviar has reputation for being an expensive and tasty delicacy. Beluga caviar is known for its high price and interesting flavor profile.

Beluga Caviar

Beluga caviar is eggs, or roe, of the Beluga sturgeon fish. According to CaviarLuxe, anywhere from 25 to 50 percent of the weight of the fish will come from the caviar in the fish.

Color

Beluga caviar has a distinct color. It is generally black, but may come in different shades of gray.

Area

Beluga caviar originally comes from the Caspian Sea. Beluga caviar may come from other areas (including the Black Sea), but may also be farm raised.

Issues

The Beluga sturgeon is slowly decreasing in population numbers, which may eventually put it on the endangered species list. In 2005, the U.S. suspended imports of Beluga caviar.

Price

Beluga caviar is the most expensive type of caviar available. In the U.S., the product used to sell for approximately $5,000 per pound.

References

• US Suspends Caviar
• NYTimes on Beluga Caviar
• CaviarLuxe