Caviar Species

From the legendary Beluga to the sustainable Siberian, discover the sturgeon species behind the world's finest caviar.

Beluga

Huso huso

The king of caviar. Beluga produces the largest eggs (up to 3mm) with a rich, buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture. True Beluga caviar is extremely rare due to overfishing and conservation concerns.

ColorLight gray to black
FlavorRich, buttery, creamy
RarityVery rare
Price Tier$$$$

Osetra

Acipenser gueldenstaedtii

Often called the "golden caviar," Osetra offers a complex, nutty flavor with a firm texture. Eggs range from golden to dark brown. Russian Osetra is considered the most prestigious variety.

ColorGolden to dark brown
FlavorComplex, nutty, rich
RarityRare
Price Tier$$$

Sevruga

Acipenser stellatus

The most abundant of the classic Caspian caviars. Sevruga eggs are smaller but packed with intense, briny flavor. Excellent value for those seeking authentic Caspian character.

ColorSteel gray to dark gray
FlavorIntense, briny, clean
RarityUncommon
Price Tier$$

Kaluga

Huso dauricus

Often called "River Beluga," Kaluga produces large, rich eggs similar to Beluga but at a more accessible price point. Originally from the Amur River region, now primarily farm-raised.

ColorGray to light brown
FlavorRich, buttery, smooth
RarityUncommon
Price Tier$$$

Amur

Acipenser schrenckii

From the Amur River in Russia and China, this species produces caviar with a distinctive, slightly sweet flavor profile. A newer entrant to the premium caviar market.

ColorDark brown to black
FlavorSweet, nutty, complex
RarityUncommon
Price Tier$$

Siberian

Acipenser baerii

The workhorse of modern caviar production. Siberian sturgeon adapts well to aquaculture and produces consistent, quality caviar with a clean, fresh flavor. Excellent entry point to premium caviar.

ColorDark brown to black
FlavorClean, fresh, nutty
RarityCommon
Price Tier$

White Sturgeon

Acipenser transmontanus

Native to North America, White Sturgeon produces caviar with a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. The largest freshwater fish in North America, farmed primarily in California and Idaho.

ColorGolden to light brown
FlavorDelicate, sweet, clean
RarityCommon
Price Tier$$

Sterlet

Acipenser ruthenus

One of the smallest sturgeon species, producing tiny, delicate eggs. Sterlet caviar has a refined, subtle flavor and was historically a Russian aristocracy favorite.

ColorLight gray to golden
FlavorSubtle, refined, delicate
RarityRare
Price Tier$$$