Acipenser baerii
House Selection Siberian Caviar (Baerii)
Pure Siberian sturgeon caviar from Italy's oldest outdoor flow-through farm, first harvested in 1997. The medium eggs are dark grey to near black and very well defined, with a clean, lightly salted flavour, a fresh sea note and a touch of citrus. It is our most affordable sturgeon caviar, so you can be generous with it.
- Origin
- Italy
- Pearl
- Medium
- Flavour
- Clean, Briny
- Delivered
- Chilled
About House Selection Siberian Caviar (Baerii)
House Selection is the caviar we would happily eat every week. It is pure Siberian sturgeon caviar (Acipenser baerii) from the oldest outdoor, flow-through sturgeon farm in Italy, which first harvested in 1997. The label exists so that we can always offer the best caviar we can find at this price, and the current tin is the best yet.
The eggs are a similar size to Oscietra but darker, some edging towards black. Definition is excellent and the flavour hits the front of the mouth straight away: clean, lightly salted and surprisingly complex, with notes of the sea and a citrus brightness. It is a superb canapé caviar and just as good eaten slowly from the spoon. Best of all, at this price you can be generous with it.
At a glance
- Species: Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii)
- Origin: Italy's oldest outdoor flow-through farm, CITES certified
- Pearl: medium, dark grey to near black, very well defined
- Flavour: mild, clean and bright with a hint of citrus
- Best for: canapés, parties and anyone new to caviar
- Value: our most affordable sturgeon caviar
Pile it onto blinis for a drinks party, fold it through buttery scrambled eggs, or spoon it over a soft-boiled egg for the best breakfast you will have all year.
Product details
- Caviar type
- Siberian
- Species
- Acipenser baerii
- Origin
- Italy
- Pearl size
- Medium
- Pearl colour
- Dark grey, Black
- Flavour
- Clean, Briny
- Dietary
- Gluten free, Dairy free, Pescatarian
- Storage
- Chilled
- Category
- Caviar
- Tin size
- 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g
Storage
- Into the fridge on arrival, on the coldest shelf at 0 to 4°C.
- Keep the tin sealed until you serve it.
- Once open, keep it chilled with the lid on and eat within 48 hours.
- For a party, open the 250g or 500g tins when guests arrive rather than portioning in advance.
- Do not freeze it.
Serving
- Serve lightly chilled: ten minutes out of the fridge, then onto crushed ice.
- Pile it onto blinis with crème fraîche for a drinks party, allowing 10 to 15g per guest for canapés.
- Fold it through buttery scrambled eggs off the heat, or spoon it over a soft-boiled egg.
- Use a mother of pearl or horn spoon to keep the bright, clean flavour intact.
- A crisp Champagne or chilled vodka suits its citrus note.
Ingredients and allergens
Sturgeon roe (fish), salt, E285 (borax). Borax is a traditional caviar salt that helps preservation and rounds out the flavour. Contains fish.
Allergens are shown in bold. Recipes can change, so please always check the label on the product you receive.
Delivery and returns
We aim to process and dispatch the majority of your caviar orders same-day when placed before 3PM Monday to Thursday, and 92% of them will be delivered on the next working day.
Orders after 3PM on Thursday will likely be dispatched the following working day (usually Monday) so if you need your order urgently please do get in touch with us. We pack all orders with multiple ice packs to ensure they arrive fresh and chilled so don't worry if it takes an extra day to arrive.
Same-day delivery is available in some London areas.
Our caviar lasts for 3-6 months, but once opened should be consumed within 3-4 days.
Delivery Methods & Costs
The majority of our orders are delivered via Royal Mail's Tracked 24 service (up to the value of £250), with the rest going via DHL Domestic Express or Royal Mail Special Delivery.
- Orders up to £99 - £5
- Orders over £100 - FREE
Remote locations:
Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Islands and a few other remote locations can take up to 2-3 days to reach you. Please consider this before placing your order.
How much to buy
Which tin size?
Questions
House Selection Siberian Caviar (Baerii): your questions answered
Anything else you would like to know? Our team is always happy to help.
What is the best caviar for beginners?
We usually suggest House Selection Siberian. It is mild, clean and bright, and as our most affordable sturgeon caviar it is a sensible first tin to learn what you like.
What is Baerii caviar?
Baerii caviar comes from the Siberian sturgeon, Acipenser baerii. Ours is farmed in Italy, CITES certified, and has medium, dark grey to near black eggs.
How much caviar do I need for canapés?
Around 10 to 15g per guest is a good guide for canapés. A 50g tin covers a small drinks party, while 250g or 500g suits larger gatherings.
Is Siberian sturgeon caviar real caviar?
Yes. True caviar is the salted roe of sturgeon, and this is pure Siberian sturgeon roe, lightly salted in the malossol style.
