Ossetra Malossol Caviar (France) - Refrigerated

D’Artagnan’s Ossetra Malossol Caviar is unpasteurized, low-salt and preservative-free, with an authentic, fresh flavor.   This caviar is processed, packed and sealed at the source in less than 90 minutes; it touches the air for the first time when you open it at home. This type of single canning is very rare in the caviar world, as most caviar is harvested, chemically treated to lengthen the life of the product and packed in large batches that are shipped to purveyors who repackage it in smaller tins to label as their own. Because D’Artagnan caviar is single-canned, our caviar has a 6-month shelf life - far longer than the average 6 - 8 weeks of most caviar.

The label malossol, a Russian term which translates “little salt,” indicates that the caviar has been preserved using the least amount of salt without masking its fresh flavors.  Most caviar is preserved with borax, which alters the texture – evidenced by a popping sensation in the mouth.  This fresh caviar does not pop; instead, it has a sensational creamy texture.

This truly sustainable caviar is harvested from Siberian sturgeon on a state-of-the-art aquafarm in France that follows the strictest of animal welfare and environmental protocols.  The high quality of our caviar is evident in its color, flavor, and texture.  The round, plump pearls have a lingering and nutty flavor reminiscent of hazelnuts or fresh walnuts. With ultra-silky mouthfeel and a color that ranges from clear grey to golden chestnut to deep brown, this buttery caviar is truly unforgettable.