Most valuable caviar

Black caviar is a valuable delicacy derived from sturgeon species of fish. Caviar has a variety of colors and flavors. Caviar has several shades of black and brown ranging from charcoal gray to deep brown to dark green or amber depending on the type. Each species of black caviar takes its place in a hierarchy. It is determined by a number of factors, from the size of the eggs, to the texture, to the flavor profile and even the aroma.

The first place in the hierarchy of value is rightfully held by Beluga caviar. This fish is the largest of the sturgeons and was previously able to reach gigantic sizes - body length of up to 24 feet (7m), the weights of up to 3500 pounds (1500 kilos). Beluga sturgeon, or huso huso, mainly come from the Caspian Sea. The Beluga sturgeon can take up to 20 years to reach maturity and the fish that are harvested are usually around 2000 pounds. The eggs rings in color from dark gray to light gray. Caviar with lighter eggs is more valuable and expensive, but the taste of darker caviar is equally creamy and refined.

The second place belongs to Osetra. The Osetra Sturgeon is one of the most prized and expensive types of caviar. The Osetra sturgeon fish can weigh 50 - 400 pounds and can live up to 50 years. One of the main differences is these pearls are a bit smaller, around 2 millimeters. This type of caviar is described as soft, and is a light golden brown in color. It is known to taste rich and complex. Osetra Caviar tastes nutty and have an almost creamy, walnut flavor.

The third place belongs to the Sevruga. Sevruga caviar is the smallest sized caviar Sevruga has become popular not only because this fish has a faster reproduction cycle than others but its small and fragile roe delivers a delicious smooth and buttery flavor. These fish can grow to 7 feet and weigh up to 150 pounds. Interestingly enough, the Sevruga fish usually has a pearlescent gray color and is said to be saltier than the other kinds of caviar.