Whole Foods is having a 20% off all caviar sale right now and I figured why not! I’ve always wanted to try caviar but not want to spend $150+ on something I might not enjoy. I used a plain cracker topped with whipped cream cheese as my base.
Their sturgeon caviar is a 10/10 for me (keep in mind I have nothing to compare it to yet). It is salty, not fishy, and the eggs pop and leave a smooth, creamy mouthfeel! I’m considering getting a second tin since it was $38 on sale (normally around $50)
The whitefish caviar was more of an impulse purchase since it was around $8. I would rate it a 7/10. It has a slight fishiness that isn’t overpowering but you can definitely tell it’s from the ocean. The eggs pop like tobiko which is something I enjoy when eating sushi, it’s very reminiscent of that.
Overall I’m thoroughly impressed and deem this a great introduction into the world of caviar! Does anyone have any recommendations for other affordable brands that also serve as a good transition into higher end products?
by lunardownpour
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Curious about the responses here myself. Some species are in the range of what I’d otherwise pay for a tin of fish, so I’ve asked myself many times why I’m not eating it. Need a caviar Sherpa lol.
Edit: World Market currently has [this sampler](https://www.worldmarket.com/p/plaza-flight-infused-caviar-tasting-trio-3-pack-628819.html) on sale at my local store, anything worth spending money on?
It’s a great introduction, but not “true” caviar that you’d see someone eating in a luxurious restaurant. Once you start pushing the $200 range, it’s a completely different experience. If you like these, I’d recommend some research on the more expensive ones and splurge on a tin of those. It’s a whole different level of caviar.
I’ve tried everything from the $5 Walmart faux Caviar, up to fortunately having the opportunity to be able to try a tin of $3,500 caviar at a work dinner.