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Caviar - An International Delicacy

By Barry J Smallhorn

Caviar can be sourced from Russia to the USA and Europe. In some areas, the fish source of these caviar are endangered. This is one of the reasons the prices are so high.

Luxury food delicacies are one of life's pleasures, most of us only able to afford them on special occasions. Caviar from its original source, the Sturgeon fish is highly prized.

There are cheaper alternatives however, the roe of many other species is processed and becoming more popular.

Hors d'oeuvres at expensive functions often serve caviar spread on bread or crackers. Special caviar spoons can also be used to scoop the tasty delicacy. This combination is a favorite with champagne at wedding receptions. There is a hierarchy with different varieties being valued above others.

Beluga Caviar

The Beluga kind is very expensive as is Ossetra and Seruga. The Beluga Sturgeon however, is on the list of endangered species and the US has now banned the black caviar from that source found in the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.

Sterlet Caviar

Other sources are in danger of extinction, due to polluted waters and over fishing. One of the most popular varieties, favored by the world's rulers of the past is the Sterlet. This fish that produces golden colored caviar is in great danger of disappearing from our seas.

The US and Canada used to have a thriving industry, competing with caviar producing nations such as Russia and Iran, but their yields have decreased and one of their primary sources, the Shortnose Sturgeon is also endangered.

In order to combat the problem of a decrease in the traditional supply lines, producers have looked to Whitefish and North Atlantic Salmon roe to process. Paddlefish and Hackleback are other alternatives.

It may not be the high point but it does make the delicacy more affordable for everyday people. Of course, it's not to everyone's taste, having such a strong, distinctive flavor. Those that do like it and are used to having it can be rather snobbish about where it comes from and how much was paid for it and so on.

Sturgeon Caviar Farms

The other means of keeping the trade going has been an increase in Aquaculture, otherwise known as Sturgeon farms, where the fish are commercially cultivated in similar fashion to the Trout and Salmon farms we are more familiar with.

This cheaper method of production has proved successful in France, South America and the US. There isn't the same kind of attention placed on the fate of the Sturgeon in Scandinavian countries. They have been perfectly content for years with their smoked cod roe.

Burbot Caviar

In fact Finland is renowned for its Burbot caviar, which some gourmets claim to be the highest quality of them all, beating the Sturgeon for taste and cost.

About the Author:
Barry J Smallhorn has written a number of articles on cocktails and food recipes. See also Seafood Recipes, Cocktail Recipes, Fresh Seafood, Jerky Beef Meat Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Inexpensive Wines, Personalised Wine Bottles, Wooden Wine Rack, Wine Storage Facility, Wine Racks, Wine Storage Racks, Custom Wine Cellars.
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