Whether or not you enjoy the taste of caviar – which is delicious – there’s no denying the fact that it’s an expensive commodity at any meal. While there are many different types of caviar, none are so expensive as Beluga Caviar. This white caviar is found exclusively in the Caspian Sea, where it is fished from the Beluga Sturgeon; the whiter it appears, the older it is. In the world of caviar, you want an older, more mature fish. This means that the whiter caviar is the more expensive and decadent it will become.
You can find Beluga caviar many places. It’s commonly served in high-end restaurants and available on the shelves of high-end supermarkets. However, it has a very short shelf-life, making it necessary to eat it as soon as possible or risk wasting a significant amount of money. Depending on the age of the caviar, the price ranges from $3000 to $4500 per pound.
There is only one other type of caviar more expensive, but it’s often not considered a rival of the Beluga caviar because it’s only available in one outlet in the world, and it’s so rare they don’t always have it in stock. Additionally, the packaging of this exceptionally rare caviar adds a bit to the price. It’s called Almas caviar and it’s from Iran. The Caviar House and Prunier in London is the only place in the world one can find Almas caviar. It’s packaged in a 24-carat gold tin. The price for one container of almas caviar is $25,000.
While caviar is expensive, it’s not usually so when you order it while dining in a high-end restaurant. It’s much less expensive when not sold by the pound. You can order Beluga caviar for much less when you order it with a dish at any upscale establishment with the option on the menu.
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