STURIA BAERII CAVIAR

Enjoy the exquisite taste of Sturia Baerii Caviar—an excellent combination of flavours crafted with care. Sturia is a leader in ethical caviar; they are committed to the traditional caviar process while upholding sustainability, traceability, and transparency. Sturia's fish are born and raised on their French farms, ensuring exclusive French origin and excellent quality in every tin. Unlike most other caviar brands, they have complete control over the production process, ensuring the caviar is free from antibiotics, growth hormones, processed terrestrial animal proteins, and GMOs. 

The Baerii from Sturia is a premium caviar that offers a remarkable experience, consistently delivering high quality and peace of mind.

Acipenser Baerii, also known as Siberian sturgeon, is the smallest species Sturia has on its farms. Siberian sturgeon grow to an average length of 120 cm and weigh about 8 kg. They are grown for up to nine years and have light grey to dark brown colouring, smooth skin, and a long, slender rostrum. This sturgeon produces caviar with a grain size of at least 2.5 mm, smaller than many other types of caviar.

Sturia's Baerii Vintage Caviar is aged between 3-8 months and has shiny and dark green/black roes with notes of oyster, fresh grass, and black olive. This caviar has a traditional assertive caviar flavour, with a more pronounced fishiness and saltiness than the Oscietra. It is often described as very flavorful, with an exquisite length and a crisp and clean aftertaste. This caviar contains no more than 5% salt and a tiny amount of preserving agent (borax) to keep the caviar fresh for up to 3 months. For a creamier flavour and for those who don’t like the taste of fish, try the Sturia Oscietra.

The traditional way to enjoy caviar is to sprinkle these glistening pearls on blinis with a dollop of crème fraîche. Caviar is delicious on its own, but it also works well with other foods as long as they don’t have overpowering flavours. Potatoes make a perfect neutral vehicle for delivering caviar, and crisps are now often used as an accompaniment. When it comes to seafood, caviar works well with scallops, and we also recommend smoked salmon canapes or a Tuna Tartare topped with caviar (see our recipe here). For those who enjoy eggs, hard-boiled eggs are often recommended, with the white and yolk separated and chopped up and served with the caviar. 

In the tradition of having caviar alone in a caviar tasting, it's customary to have a second spoonful. The first spoonful allows the palate to acclimate, while the second is where one truly savours this exquisite delicacy's scent, flavour, and texture.

Proper storage is crucial when handling caviar. Your caviar tins should be stored in the coldest section of your refrigerator, typically the bottom shelf. When you're ready to indulge, allow the tin to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before opening it. Once opened, it's best to enjoy the caviar within 2-3 days.

Using a metal spoon to serve caviar is not recommended, as it can alter the taste of the caviar at a chemical level. A mother-of-pearl spoon is an excellent alternative often preferred by caviar enthusiasts. Shop here.

Ingredients: STURGEON EGGS (FISH), salt, E285 preservative (borax).

Origin: France