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Caviar Prices
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When comparing the caviar prices, you will notice a great disparity from place to place. What you need to realize is that the world’s best and most sought after caviar is Beluga. This sturgeon was placed on the endangered list in 2005. The importation and sale of this delicacy is now unethical.
Before the ban went into effect a one ounce tin of Royal Beluga caviar sold for $3,420 per 500 grams. Today you can still purchase beluga caviar from either Russia or Iran. The price per 1 ounce jar is $51 and $75 respectively.
There are two other types of caviar from the Caspian Sea that both Russia and Iran provide to the market place. The Osetra caviar from Russia is $41 for a one ounce tin while the Iranian counterpart is $47. The last species of Caspian Sea sturgeon is the Sevruga that is priced at $36 from Russia and $45 from Iran. Each one is a 1 ounce tin.
There are many different varieties within each species like the Golden Osetra Caviar. This type has the largest eggs and is golden brown. A one ounce tin costs as much as $162.75 each. The Sevruga Grey caviar has large grey eggs and can cost up to $176.75.
Now we move on to the more reasonably priced Caviar. The American Sturgeon caviar is sold at $12 for a one ounce tin. The American Hackleback caviar is sold for $13 an ounce and the American Paddlefish caviar is going for $15 an ounce.
The exact price you will pay will be highly dependent on the source and supplier of the caviar you desire. Each supplier sets their own price by what the market will bear. Shopping at many different locations or websites is the only way to find the best deal on caviar prices.
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