Beluga (Huso Huso) Caviar – Quintessence
From $230.00
Beluga caviar is the highest quality sturgeon caviar in the world. Beluga caviar has a buttery and sweet flavour, with hints of nuts, flowers and fruits and a sea salt finish.
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Description
Beluga caviar is the most luxurious culinary delicacy on the planet. This premium caviar originates from the Huso Huso sturgeon, a fish species found in the Caspian and Black Sea regions. Characterized by its beautiful large-sized eggs ranging from striking grey tones to black in colour. The roe of the Beluga sturgeon is known for its incredibly buttery, sweet, and salty flavour, as well as its large firm eggs and velvety texture.
- Intensity: Robust
- Texture:Â Firm
- Packaging: Tin / Jar
- Colour:Â Light grey to black
- Egg Size:Â Large (3.0 and 3.6 millimetres)
- Flavour Profile:Â Buttery, sweet, sea salt, with hints of flowers and dried fruit
The colour of Beluga caviar ranges from light grey to black, making it a visually striking addition to any meal. It’s perfect for adding a special and sophisticated touch to special occasions, or simply as an indulgent treat to enjoy on its own.
- Shelf Life: 4-6 weeks refrigerated
- Source: Farmed sustainably and responsibly
- Origin: Imported
- Common Names:Â Beluga, Great Sturgeon
- Species: Huso Huso
Beluga Caviar Recommended Serving Size
- 28g (1 oz): serves 1-2 guests
- 50g (1.75 oz): serves 2-4 guests
- 100g (3.5 oz): serves 4-8 guests
- 500g (17.6 oz): serves 8-16 guests
- 1kg (35.2 oz):Â serves 16-32 guests
Storing and Preserving our Beluga Caviar
Our Beluga caviar can typically be stored for up to six weeks in a fridge when sealed. Please store your Beluga caviar in the fridge as soon as it is received and taken out of our packaging.
We strongly recommend consuming our Beluga caviar in one sitting for the best tasting experience. Once opened, it can typically be kept in the fridge for up to 48 hours or at room temperature in its original packaging for up to 24 hours. Always consult the label for a precise recommended best-by date.
Where our Beluga Caviar Comes From
Our Beluga caviar is sourced ethically and legally from the finest aquaculture farms in the world. We do not sell any wild or black-market caviar. Protecting this historic and endangered species is extremely important to our mission and 10% of our profits are donated to various organizations that work to protect wild sturgeons and restore their natural habitats around the world.
How our Beluga Caviar is Made
Raised sustainably and ethically in state-of-the-art aquaculture facilities, each Beluga sturgeon is hand-picked at peak maturity using the latest filtering and ultrasound technology. The fish roe is extracted using labour-inducing techniques and then carefully filtered, inspected, cured, and aged. Once ready, the Beluga caviar is then immediately packaged and made available online for purchase to ensure ultimate freshness, flavour profile and texture.
About Beluga (Huso Huso) Caviar
Beluga caviar comes from the Huso Huso sturgeon, the most prized sturgeon species found in the wild in the Black and Caspian seas near Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Bulgaria and several other countries.
The Beluga sturgeon can grow up to an impressive 3.28 meters long (almost 11 feet) and weigh as much as 264kg (582 lbs). Females can take up to 22 years to mature and begin producing their precious roe (fish eggs).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much caviar do I need?
The amount of caviar you need will depend on the amount of people that will be enjoying it. As a rule of thumb, 28 grams (1 ounce) is enough for 1 to 2 people.
Can I freeze caviar?
Although we do not recommend doing so, you can freeze a sealed jar or tin of caviar for up to one year. The caviar will lose some of its flavor and texture as time goes on.How do I store caviar?
A sealed jar or tin of caviar should be kept in the fridge around -2 to 0 Celsius (28 to 32 Fahrenheit) to preserve its freshness, flavor, and texture.Is your caviar wild or farmed?
All our caviar products are ethically sourced from sustainable farms. We do not sell wild caviar. Wild caviar is illegal in many countries.Will my caviar become spoiled if I am not home to receive my order?
All orders are shipped in weather-proof packaging with ice pack to preserve freshness for up to 72 hours. Packages ship with Next-Day (Overnight) shipping from Monday through Wednesday and typically arrive within 24 hours in larger cities and up to 48 hours in more rural areas. We do not ship from Thursday to Sunday to prevent orders from arriving spoiled in case of shipment delays. Please put your caviar in the fridge as soon as possible once you receive your order.My caviar is a different color than the pictures, is it normal?
Sturgeon caviar comes in a wide range of colors, even from within the space species. For example, Ossetra caviar naturally comes in a range of colors from Golden Brown to Dark Brown so what you receive may differ slightly from what is pictures. If the color is significantly different, for example it is black instead of golden brown, please get in touch with us.| Tin Size | Serves |
|---|---|
| 28g | 1 |
| 50g | 1 - 2 |
| 100g | 2 - 4 |
| 500g | 8 - 16 |
| 1kg | 16 - 32 |
Additional information
| Weight | 23 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 24 × 35 cm |
| Color | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Indigo, Light-Blue, Red, Yellow |
| Egg Size | Large, Medium, Small |
| Format | 28g, 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg |
| Brand | Quintessence |
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