Paddlefish Caviar Pasteurized — 100 g Jar

What does it taste like?

Paddlefish caviar tastes nutty and earthy, softer and less briny than sturgeon caviar. The pearls are small and steel-grey to charcoal, with a gentle pop. Paddlefish caviar is forgiving on blini, egg or a potato, which makes it a good first tin.

Is the 100 g jar the right size?

The 100 g jar serves six to eight people as an appetiser at 12–15 g each, or three to four when caviar is the centre of the course. Paddlefish caviar costs about a third of sturgeon caviar per ounce, so it suits a first taste or a larger, casual gathering.

How to serve it

Chill the jar, then open at the table and serve straight from the jar.

• Spoon: Mother-of-pearl, bone or horn — never metal, which taints the flavour.
• With: Plain, or with blini and crème fraîche.
• Drink: Brut Champagne or chilled vodka.

Delivery and storage

USA Black Caviar ships this pasteurized paddlefish jar in an insulated cooler with gel ice, to all fifty states. It ships within three business days, then overnight via UPS, from $21 per order. Pasteurized caviar keeps longer than a fresh tin; the exact date is printed on the jar. Once opened, eat within 48 hours, and never freeze caviar.