The black gold

Caviar is roe or eggs from the sturgeon family. Considered a delicacy, it is often eaten raw as an appetizer, with caviar commanding a high price. Historically, the most valuable caviar varieties came from the Caspian and Black Seas, but due to overfishing, caviar is now produced all over the world. Common varieties: Beluga, Osetra, Sevruga, Kaluga, Sterlet