The Amur sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii) — sometimes called the Japanese or Schrenck sturgeon — is prized for clean, balanced roe with a glossy sheen and a gentle, buttery finish. It’s one of the two parent species behind Kaluga Hybrid caviar, and on its own it makes a vibrant, food-friendly tin: bright, clean and beautifully balanced. Lovely on eggs, blini, or straight off a non-metal spoon.
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Responsibly farmed, and one of the two parent species behind our Kaluga Hybrid.
Frequently asked
What does Schrenckii caviar taste like?
Expect clean, buttery and balanced, with small to medium pearls, amber to dark brown in colour. It should read fresh and savoury, never "fishy" — the pearls pop and release a gentle brine.
Is Schrenckii caviar good for beginners?
Yes. Schrenckii is mellow and forgiving — one of the easiest to start with, great on eggs, potatoes, or straight off the spoon.
How is Schrenckii different from Baerii?
Schrenckii brings clean, buttery and balanced, while Baerii leans nutty, mellow, creamy. Pearl size and colour differ by species too, so it's worth tasting both to find your favourite.