{"product_id":"osetra-russian-caviar","title":"Osetra (Russian Sturgeon) Caviar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsetra — also known as the Russian Sturgeon, Oscietra or Ossetra — is one of the most celebrated sturgeon caviars in the world, and the preferred choice of chefs and connoisseurs who value flavour complexity over prestige alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmed from \u003cem\u003eAcipenser gueldenstaedtii\u003c\/em\u003e — the Russian sturgeon — in sustainable Italian aquafarms, our Osetra delivers consistent quality year-round. The eggs are medium to large (3.0–3.2mm), glossy, and firm, with a nutty, buttery flavour layered with hints of toasted grain and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for tasting flights, fine dining, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elevated-experience-caviar-starter-gift-set\"\u003egifting\u003c\/a\u003e. Pairs beautifully with blinis and crème fraîche, or exceptional eaten straight from the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Osetra, Ossetra, and Oscietra caviar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame caviar, different spellings. \"Osetra\" is the common English spelling, \"Ossetra\" is an older transliteration from Russian, and \"Oscietra\" follows the Italian\/French-influenced spelling. All three refer to \u003cem\u003eAcipenser gueldenstaedtii\u003c\/em\u003e, the Russian sturgeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Osetra compare to Beluga caviar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beluga-huso-huso-caviar\"\u003eBeluga\u003c\/a\u003e is milder and butterier — often described as the purest caviar experience. Osetra is more complex, with nuttier, earthier notes and a longer finish. Most caviar experts and chefs prefer Osetra for its flavour depth. Beluga is the name everyone knows for its large and stunning grey pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Osetra caviar taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsetra has a rich, nutty, and buttery flavour with hints of toasted grain and dried fruit. The finish is lightly briny without being salty. The texture is firm and slightly creamy — each pearl pops cleanly on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintessence","offers":[{"title":"28g","offer_id":41695185535062,"sku":"quint-ossetra-28g","price":138.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":41695185567830,"sku":"quint-ossetra-50g","price":228.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43793392894038,"sku":"quint-ossetra-100g","price":404.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":43793392926806,"sku":"quint-ossetra-500g","price":1904.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/4695\/6886\/files\/ossetra-new.png?v=1771900891","url":"https:\/\/caviarhub.ca\/products\/osetra-russian-caviar","provider":"CaviarHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}