Royal Beluga Caviar
Royal Beluga is the pinnacle of caviar — the rarest, most sought-after, and most celebrated roe in the world. From the Huso huso sturgeon, farmed under strict aquaculture standa...
How much do I need?
- Species
- Huso huso
- Egg size
- ≥3.1mm
- Colour
- Gray, dark gray, black
- Salinity
- Malossol — less than 4% salt
- Shelf life
- 90 days from arrival — unopened, refrigerated.
- Storage
- Refrigerate at −3°C to +2°C. Consume within 24–48 hours of opening.
- Allergens
- Contains fish (sturgeon roe)
Serve with a mother-of-pearl spoon.
Royal Beluga does not announce itself. Where Kaluga is opulent and Imperial is distinctive, Beluga is quiet — and that quietness is the point. The flavour is extraordinarily delicate: a whisper of the sea, a breath of cream, a finish so clean and long it seems to dissolve into nothing and then return. The pearls are large and uniformly grey-black, with a silky resistance that gives way to an almost liquid texture unlike any other caviar. There is no sharpness, no nuttiness, no assertive character of any kind — only a profound, seamless richness that is impossible to compare to anything else. This is caviar stripped of everything unnecessary. Those encountering it for the first time often pause — not because it is overwhelming, but because it is so completely refined. The most important caviar in the world, and the one that defines the category.
Royal Beluga is the pinnacle of caviar — the rarest, most sought-after, and most celebrated roe in the world. From the Huso huso sturgeon, farmed under strict aquaculture standards, our Beluga produces large, grey-black pearls with a silky, melt-in-the-mouth texture and a uniquely delicate, creamy flavour unlike any other caviar. To taste Royal Beluga is to understand why caviar has been treasured for centuries.
Species: Huso huso · Egg size: ≥3.1mm · Colour: Gray, dark gray, black
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate immediately on receipt
- Store in the coldest part of your fridge — the bottom shelf, towards the back
- Minimum 90 days unopened from dispatch
- Once opened: consume within 24–48 hours
- Do not freeze
- Serve in the tin using a mother-of-pearl or horn spoon — never metal
Allergen Information
Contains: Fish (sturgeon roe)
Ingredients: Sturgeon Roe, Salt, E285 (Borax/Sodium Borate)
Borax (E285) is a naturally occurring mineral salt used in traditional caviar production worldwide, acting as a mild preservative and enhancing flavour. Approved under UK and EU food safety regulations.
All products supplied under UK CITES supervision — SALSA Code 10238. Full batch traceability and CITES documentation available on request. Due to the perishable nature of this product we are unable to offer returns or refunds. If your product arrives damaged, contact info@caviarbaruk.com within 24 hours with photographic evidence.
Free same-day London delivery on orders over £120 — order by 4pm for same-day dispatch Monday–Friday.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Royal Beluga caviar?
- Royal Beluga caviar comes from the Huso huso sturgeon — the largest freshwater fish in the world and the source of the most prestigious caviar on earth. Our Royal Beluga is farmed under strict aquaculture standards with full UK CITES documentation and batch traceability.
- Why is Beluga caviar the most expensive?
- Beluga sturgeon take 10 to 25 years to reach maturity before their first harvest. The roe is the largest of any sturgeon species — typically 3.1mm or above — with a silky, creamy texture and extraordinarily delicate flavour that no other caviar matches. Scarcity, the length of time required to farm the fish, and the quality of the roe all drive the premium price.
- What does Royal Beluga caviar taste like?
- Royal Beluga has the most delicate and subtle flavour of any sturgeon caviar. Large steel-grey to black pearls burst softly on the palate, releasing a rich, buttery, creamy taste with a long, clean finish. It is less briny than Oscietra or Baerii — the flavour is gentle, almost ethereal, and lingers for minutes after tasting.
- How much Royal Beluga caviar per person?
- For a tasting or canapé course, allow 10 to 15g per person. For a starter for two, 30g is ideal. For a generous centrepiece serving, 50g per person is considered indulgent. Our serving guide on this page shows exactly how much each size covers.
- How do I serve Royal Beluga caviar?
- Place the tin on a bed of crushed ice. Use a mother-of-pearl spoon — never metal, which reacts with the caviar and ruins the flavour. Serve directly from the tin with warm blinis and crème fraîche, or taste neat on the back of your hand using the traditional bump method.
- Does Royal Beluga caviar go off?
- Unopened, Royal Beluga keeps for up to 90 days from dispatch when stored at -3°C to +2°C. Once opened, consume within 24 to 48 hours. Never freeze caviar — freezing destroys the bead structure entirely.
- Is Royal Beluga caviar CITES certified?
- Yes. All Caviar Bar products are supplied under full UK CITES documentation — the international convention governing trade in protected species including sturgeon. Our SALSA accreditation code is 10238. Full batch traceability is available on request.
- Can I buy Beluga caviar online in the UK?
- Yes. The Caviar Bar offers Royal Beluga Caviar online from 30g to 1kg, with free same-day London delivery on orders over £120 and free nationwide DHL Express delivery on orders over £120. Order by 4pm for same-day dispatch Monday to Friday.