Why is Caviar so Expensive?
Caviar is one of the most expensive foods in the world. One ounce of Beluga caviar can go for well over $200, equivalent to 5 teaspoons of sugar in weight. Compared to regular fish eggs such as that of salmon or capelin fish, caviar can be up to 40 times more expensive. But why is caviar so expensive, especially compared to other fish eggs? As we discuss in our Ultimate Guide to Caviar & Roe Prices, there are 5 factors that contribute to the high...
