Wholesale caviar · Russian sturgeon
Oscietra caviar
Acipenser gueldenstaedtii
Oscietra, also spelled osetra or ossetra, comes from the Russian sturgeon, Acipenser gueldenstaedtii. It is the caviar chefs reach for most often: distinctive, versatile and consistent.
- Species
- Acipenser gueldenstaedtii
- Bead size
- 2.9 mm and above
- Harvested at
- 7–9 years
- Tins
- 10 g, 30 g, 50 g, 100 g, 125 g, 200 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 1.7 kg
- Storage
- −3°C to +2°C · 120-day shelf life, at least 100 days on arrival (storage guide)
Taste and texture
Medium pearls from golden to dark brown, with a nutty, complex flavour and a clean, briny finish. Compare all five in our caviar grades and types guide.
How chefs use it
Works as well on its own as it does in a dish: with blinis, on oysters, or with eggs and potatoes on a brunch or tasting menu.
Questions
Is oscietra the same as osetra?
Yes. Oscietra, osetra and ossetra are spellings of the same caviar from the Russian sturgeon.
How does Oscietra compare with Royal Baerii?
Oscietra pearls are larger and nuttier; Royal Baerii is smaller and milder, which makes it a versatile house caviar.
Packed by us
We pack every tin of Oscietra ourselves in London or Sofia, with a CITES label showing its species, origin and batch (how to read it). Need it under your own brand? See private label.
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