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Ossetra Caviar

Ossetra caviar is the roe of the Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), cured malossol — the classic, connoisseur's reference point for caviar. In stock now in five tin sizes from 100 g to 454 g, starting at $104, with overnight shipping to all 50 states.

An open tin of Ossetra caviar with amber-to-charcoal pearls, a mother-of-pearl spoon and crème fraîche on dark slate.

100 g · 3.5 oz

Ossetra Caviar — 100 g Tin

Firm 2.8–3.2 mm pearls, nutty with a clean saline finish. The classic tin for a first-time buyer.

$107.00View
An open tin of Ossetra caviar with amber-to-charcoal pearls and a mother-of-pearl spoon on dark slate.

250 g · 8.8 oz

Ossetra Caviar — 250 g Tin

The 250 g tin, about 9% cheaper per ounce than the 100 g. Nutty, brisk, faintly sweet.

$245.00View
The La Mer Noire gift box — a gold-lidded tin of Ossetra caviar with a mother-of-pearl spoon in a black presentation box.

100 g · 3.5 oz

Ossetra Gift Box — La Mer Noire, 100 g

A 100 g Ossetra tin presented in the La Mer Noire box with a mother-of-pearl spoon.

$132.00View
A gold-lidded La Mer Noire tin of Ossetra caviar with a mother-of-pearl spoon.

454 g · 16 oz

Ossetra Caviar — La Mer Noire, 454 g

The 454 g La Mer Noire tin — the lowest price per ounce in the Ossetra line.

$430.00View
An open jar of pasteurized Ossetra caviar with blini and crème fraîche.

100 g · 3.5 oz

Ossetra Caviar Pasteurized — 100 g Jar

Pasteurized Ossetra in a jar — a longer shelf life than the fresh tin. Same nutty, saline profile.

$104.00View

What you’re buying

Ossetra Grades

Grade names describe the age and colour of the fish, not a quality tier. Classic Ossetra comes from standard-age sturgeon. Royal and Imperial Ossetra come from older fish with larger, darker pearls. Golden Ossetra is the rare amber-to-gold roe of mature sturgeon — graded on colour, not flavour, and typically priced two to four times standard Ossetra.

Taste and Quality

Ossetra caviar tastes nutty and briskly saline, with a faint sweetness and a clean, non-oily finish. The pearls are firm — they resist the spoon briefly, then release — which is the flavour and texture most people picture when they think of caviar.

  • Pearl size: 2.8–3.2 mm
  • Colour: deep amber to charcoal grey
  • Texture: firm, distinct pearls, clean release
  • Flavour: nutty, brisk saline, faint sweetness
  • Finish: clean, non-oily, medium length

Price

ProductSizePricePer ounce
Ossetra Caviar — La Mer Noire, 454 g454 g (16 oz)$430.00$26.88
Ossetra Caviar — 250 g Tin250 g (8.8 oz)$245.00$27.84
Ossetra Caviar Pasteurized — 100 g Jar100 g (3.5 oz)$104.00$29.71
Ossetra Caviar — 100 g Tin100 g (3.5 oz)$107.00$30.57
Ossetra Gift Box — La Mer Noire, 100 g100 g (3.5 oz)$132.00$37.71

The 454 g tin runs about 12% cheaper per ounce than the 100 g tin, as of August 2026. Larger tins always cost less per ounce.

Ossetra vs Kaluga vs Beluga

Ossetra and Kaluga are similarly priced. Choose Ossetra for the classic, nutty reference flavour, or Kaluga for a more approachable, buttery first tin — Beluga isn’t legally sold in the US.

Ossetra Kaluga Hybrid Beluga
Species A. gueldenstaedtii Huso dauricus × A. schrenckii Huso huso
Pearl size 2.8–3.2 mm 3.2–3.5 mm 3.5 mm and up
Flavour Nutty, brisk Buttery, marine Creamy, mild
Availability In stock In stock Banned from US import since 2005

How much to order

Tin Appetiser (12–15 g/person) Centrepiece (30 g/person)
100 g 6–8 people 3–4 people
250 g 16–20 people 8 people
454 g 30–37 people 15 people

Ossetra caviar FAQ

Is Ossetra caviar the same as Osetra?
Yes — Ossetra, Osetra, and Oscietra are transliterations of the same species, Acipenser gueldenstaedtii. We use "Ossetra" on our labels.
Is Ossetra caviar farm-raised, and how is quality controlled?
Yes — all Ossetra legally sold in the US is farm-raised; wild Caspian harvest has been closed to international trade for two decades. Ours is cured malossol ("little salt" — a cure method, not a quality grade) at 3.2% salt. Every tin carries a CITES label recording source, country of origin, and harvest year, since all sturgeon species are listed under CITES Appendix II; imports are also subject to FDA food-safety requirements for seafood. Contains fish (sturgeon roe).
What are the health benefits of caviar?
A 1 oz (28 g) serving delivers about 7 g of protein, about 800 mg EPA and 1,080 mg DHA (omega-3 fatty acids), 236% of the daily value for vitamin B12, plus selenium, iron, and small amounts of vitamins A, D, and E. Omega-3s and B12 support brain, heart, and immune health, though most of the research behind these benefits comes from lab and animal studies rather than large human trials. Caviar is also relatively high in sodium, so nutritionists recommend treating it as a garnish (a teaspoon or so at a time) rather than a regular high-volume food, and keeping servings to about twice a week if watching sodium or cholesterol.
How long does it keep, and how should I store it?
Unopened, it keeps 4 weeks at 28–32°F (−2 to 0°C) in the fridge — never freeze it, freezing ruptures the pearls. Once opened, use it within 48 hours.
How is it shipped, and how fast will I get it?
Ships to all 50 US states. Orders leave within 3 business days, then travel overnight via UPS in an insulated cooler with gel ice.

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