{"product_id":"kaluga-caviar","title":"Kaluga Caviar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe crown jewel of the Pearl Roe collection. Large, glossy pearls with the silken weight of butter and a finish that holds long after the last grain. Descended from the Beluga family, raised in pristine cold-water aquaculture, cured by hand to the traditional malossol standard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaculture-raised Kaluga sturgeon (\u003cem\u003eHuso dauricus\u003c\/em\u003e), the largest member of the Acipenseridae family and a close relative of the wild Beluga. Our partner farms operate in clean cold-water systems in Northern Europe, where temperature, salinity, and feed quality are monitored to a higher standard than most kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, and resonant. A hallmark Kaluga creaminess gives way to a deep brininess and a long savoury finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearls of 2.8 to 3.4 mm. Firm enough to roll across the tongue, soft enough to release on light pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 seconds or more. Layered, mineral, faintly nutty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Serving Ritual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the tin from refrigeration ten minutes before service. Open at the table. Smooth the surface gently with the mother of pearl spoon included with your order. Place a small mound on the back of the hand between thumb and forefinger, the traditional caviar bump, and let the warmth of the skin open the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Blancs, extra brut. Try Pierre Péters Cuvée de Réserve or Salon Le Mesnil for the occasion of a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVodka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium neutral, served at freezer temperature. Belvedere, Beluga Noble, or Reyka.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru Chablis or a steely cold-climate Riesling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccompaniments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm blini with crème fraîche. Halved new potatoes with cold butter. Toast points of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g serves two as an opening course. 100g serves four. 250g serves a dinner of eight. 500g and 1 kg for restaurants, large celebrations, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate at 28 to 38°F (-2 to +3°C). Unopened tins keep four to six weeks from production date. Once opened, consume within 48 hours. Never freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne mother of pearl spoon. One bottle of Brut Champagne on every order over $250. Overnight cold-chain shipping nationwide, same-day hand-delivery in New York City. Backed by the Pearl Roe Freshness Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearl Roe Caviar","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":44120161419307,"sku":"PR-KAL-050","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44120161452075,"sku":"PR-KAL-100","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":44120161484843,"sku":"PR-KAL-250","price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":44120161517611,"sku":"PR-KAL-500","price":1240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kilo","offer_id":44120161550379,"sku":"PR-KAL-1KG","price":2470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3278\/8523\/files\/pr-tin-kaluga_f689ec70-3275-4027-9abf-2374a19710ae.jpg?v=1779813211","url":"https:\/\/pearlroe.com\/products\/kaluga-caviar","provider":"Pearl Roe Caviar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}