Top 10 types of the most expensive caviar in the world

Caviar is nothing more than the reproductive product of the females of some animals, their eggs. Unfertilized caviar is used as a food product and is highly valued. Indeed, everyone is familiar with the stereotype that rich people can “eat caviar with spoons».

Of course, it all depends on the price. A priori, caviar cannot be cheap, but some prices are simply shocking. This fact does not bother true gourmets. Without regret, they can give several thousand for a small jar of goodies. It is clear that these people include only those who have a high material wealth. Even if you are not one of them, you may be interested in our rating. Below is the top 10 most expensive caviar in the world.

10 Pike roe

In Russia, this product has been used since time immemorial. Now it is much less popular than black or red caviar, but in vain. Its cost is much cheaper, and the useful properties are no less.

In addition, it is a dietary product, its calorie content is several times less than that of traditional red. Pike roe crumbly, pale amber in color, very pleasant to the taste.

Beneficial features: strengthens the immune system, improves blood circulation, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular and nervous systems, protects the body from premature aging, improves vision.

Cost: the usual packaging – 112 grams will cost 250 rubles (average price), a kilogram can be bought for at least 2500 rubles.

9. Trout caviar

Red caviar has always been considered a delicacy. There are several varieties, trout caviar – one of the most delicious and healthy. However, it is easy to distinguish it by its appearance: small size of eggs (up to 2 – 3 mm), bright orange color.

Beneficial features: reduces the risk of blood clots, fights against cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, strengthens the immune system. Contains Omega-3 and 6, without which the full-fledged work of the human body is impossible.

Cost: package (200 g) from 600 rubles, the cost of a kilogram is 2600 rubles.

8. Sea urchin caviar

This unusual dish can be tasted in restaurants in Japan, America, New Zealand. Not so long ago, she began to enjoy great popularity in Russia, as it is an effective aphrodisiac. Of course, it is very expensive, so not everyone will be able to appreciate the taste of this product. By the way, she has a very specific taste. Color yellow-gold to bright orange.

Beneficial features: promotes tissue repair, has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, prevents the appearance of oncology, removes toxins and increases efficiency, has a rejuvenating effect.

Cost: 100 grams sea ​​urchin caviar can be bought for 500 rubles.

7. frog caviar

Pretty unconventional product. Most people will not eat it because of any prejudices and principles. In terms of taste, it resembles black caviar, but is slightly bitter.

She is colorless. This caviar not so long ago became interested in poachers, they often dye it, and then sell it under the guise of red.

Benefit or harm? This product has been little studied, so it is impossible to say with complete certainty whether it can be eaten. In some countries frog caviar considered a delicacy.

There is also an opinion that the product is poisonous. It all depends on the type of frog. In any case, scientists from Cambridge are trying to prove that this caviar has anti-aging properties. If they succeed, interest in the product will increase, because people are ready to eat even a frog to look at least a little younger.

Cost: there is no need to talk about exact numbers, because it is not so easy to buy frog caviar. In China, buyers buy caviar from local residents at a price of $300 per 100 grams (19 Russian rubles).

6. Tobiko (flying fish roe)

Exotic and unusual product. In Japan, it has long been used in cooking. This name is used to refer to the caviar of marine fish that belong to the volatile family (about 80 species).

A bit like capelin caviar, only tobiko differs in special juiciness and tenderness, sweetish aftertaste. Caviar is colorless; when preparing sushi or rolls, it is dyed in all sorts of colors.

Beneficial features: has a strengthening effect on the body, so it is advised to use it for anemia, exhaustion. Flying fish caviar very rich in trace elements and vitamins.

Cost: 250 rubles for 100 grams.

5. Snail caviar

An expensive product, it can only be tasted in elite restaurants. Outwardly, it looks like pearls: the eggs are white, perfectly even. The taste is peculiar, absolutely not similar to traditional fish caviar.

Beneficial features: rich in vitamins and minerals. It has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, thyroid gland, reproductive system.

Cost: 100 grams snail caviar costs more than 14 thousand rubles.

4. Lobster caviar

A very rare product, delicate and pleasant to the taste. You can’t find it in free sale, you can enjoy it in an expensive restaurant.

Beneficial features: у lobster caviar unique composition – 95% easily digestible protein. It is rich in protein, vitamins, amino acids. An ideal product for those who watch their weight. It also has a good effect on the memory and circulatory system of a person.

Cost: there is no exact information. It is forbidden to catch individuals with caviar.

3. Red caviar

Expensive but common. It is often bought for the holidays. In Russia, for most people, not a single New Year is complete without sandwiches with red caviar. It is extracted from salmon fish: sockeye salmon, coho salmon, pink salmon.

Beneficial features: it is completely absorbed by the body. This is a unique product. It does not contain carbohydrates and fats, but in excess of lecithin, mineral salts. It improves metabolism, strengthens the immune system.

Cost: for a package (100 grams) you will have to pay at least 300 rubles. Moreover, the price varies significantly by type of fish. The most expensive is the sockeye caviar.

2. Black caviar

They are divided into three types: beluga, sturgeon and stellate sturgeon. They differ in appearance, taste and price. More valuable is beluga caviar: large size of eggs, delicate taste, no fishy smell. Sturgeon is distinguished by its refined taste, subtle smell and gray color. Stellate sturgeon caviar is easy to identify by its rich black color and bright taste.

Beneficial features: dietary product with an ideal composition. Normalizes blood pressure, improves immunity, improves brain function, keeps youth.

Cost: 100 grams black caviar will cost the buyer 5 thousand rubles.

1. Almas (“golden” or “diamond” caviar of the albino beluga)

Record holder – caviar beluga albino. They live in Iran, so not everyone will be able to try it. The eggs are large pearl-colored with a dark golden sheen, it is called “almas”, “gold” or “diamond”.

The albino beluga is listed in the Red Book, its prey is prosecuted by law. The European market annually receives up to 10 kilograms of the product, no more. Its taste resembles almond, does not give fish at all.

Rich people have to “stand in line” to try this delicacy. They say that albino beluga caviar is sold out for 4 years in advance.

Beneficial features: it is pointless to talk about them, because this is a luxury that even the rich cannot afford. However, in its composition it is not inferior to any other caviar.

Cost: very high, it becomes even more expensive due to the exclusive packaging. For their production, 998 gold is used. Such a jar with almas caviar weighing 1 kilogram will cost about 1,5 million rubles.