The Main Types of Caviar
Here are the most renowned and appreciated caviar varieties:
Beluga (Huso huso): originally from the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Oscietra or Asetra (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii): of Russian origin.
Baerii (Acipenser baerii): from Siberia.
Kaluga or Amur (Acipenser dauricus x Schrenki): river sturgeon found in the Amur River basin.
Sevruga (Acipenser stellatus): characterized by small eggs, once common in the Caspian and Black Seas.
White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus): native to the Pacific Ocean and North American rivers.
CaviarEat Varieties
CaviarEat offers the following caviar types in its catalog:
Beluga (Huso huso): once widespread in the Black Sea and Caspian Sea.
Oscietra or Asetra (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii): rooted in Russian tradition.
Baerii (Acipenser baerii): of Siberian origin.
Kaluga or Amur (Acipenser dauricus x Schrenki): native to the Amur River.
The value and price of each variety mainly depend on the waiting time required for the female sturgeon to reach maturity and produce roe.
Our Labels
All our product labels feature the signature Tiffany color — a highly fashionable shade also used by luxury brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex.
On the labels, alongside the commercial name of the caviar, you will always find:
the age of the sturgeon at the time of processing,
the egg size.
On the legal labels, placed on the back of the tins, all mandatory information required by current regulations is provided.
Comparison of Our Caviar Types
| Attributes | Schrenkii Imperial | Royal Oscietra | Royal Baerii | Beluga Huso Huso | Huso Dauricus | Royal Kaluga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin and Habitat | China, from Amur Sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii) | From Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) | From Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) | Caspian Sea, from Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso) | Amur River basin, from Huso Dauricus Sturgeon | Amur River basin, from Kaluga Sturgeon (Huso dauricus) |
| Fish Age | At least 12 years | 9–11 years | 6–8 years | Up to 20 years to maturity | Not specified | Not specified |
| Production | Aquafarm in China | Traditionally Russia | Farmed worldwide | Limited for conservation | Controlled farming | Controlled farming |
| Egg Size and Texture | 3.1–3.3 mm, semi-firm to firm | 2.7–3.0 mm, semi-firm | Large, firm | The largest, ranging from dark to light grey | Large, dark-colored | Large, 3.0–3.5 mm, firm |
| Color | Bright brown to golden yellow | Dark brown to beige | Smoky grey to pure black | Dark grey to light grey | Golden brown | Variable, from amber to black |
| Flavor | Nutty, fruity, creamy | Rich, nutty, buttery | Buttery, nutty | Buttery, delicate | Buttery, nutty, sweet | Buttery, nutty |
| Salting | Malossol (lightly salted) | Malossol | Malossol | Malossol | Not specified | Not specified |
| Harvesting Methods | Sustainable aquaculture | Traditional | Aquaculture | Limited for conservation | Controlled farming | Controlled farming |
| Sustainability Aspects | Yes | Yes | Yes | Conservation efforts | Yes | Yes |
| Price and Accessibility | Expensive | Expensive | Accessible | Very expensive | Expensive | Very expensive |