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Huso Dauricus

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Huso dauricus

Huso Dauricus caviar comes from Huso dauricus, with large pearls, grey to golden in colour — buttery, smooth and long finish, fresh and savoury rather than fishy. Distinctive and full-flavoured, it's the one to reach for when you want it to be the star of the plate.

Roe colour
Grey to golden
Pearl size
Large
Tastes
buttery, smooth, long finish
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An open tin of Huso Dauricus caviar beside the Caviar Kitchen Huso Dauricus tin and a mother-of-pearl spoon

Kaluga (Huso dauricus) is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. Its caviar is prized for big pearls and a clean, buttery flavour with a long finish — often compared to Beluga, but from a sustainable farmed source.

Found in

We use farmed Kaluga only — wild Kaluga is critically endangered.

Frequently asked

What does Huso Dauricus caviar taste like?

Expect buttery, smooth and long finish, with large pearls, grey to golden in colour. It should read fresh and savoury, never "fishy" — the pearls pop and release a gentle brine.

Is Huso Dauricus caviar good for beginners?

Huso Dauricus is more distinctive, so it shines as the centrepiece. If it's your very first tin, a milder species like Siberian (Baerii) is an easier entry point.

How is Huso Dauricus different from Baerii?

Huso Dauricus brings buttery, smooth and long finish, while Baerii leans nutty, mellow, creamy. Pearl size and colour differ by species too, so it's worth tasting both to find your favourite.

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