Huso huso
Special Reserve Beluga Caviar (Pure Huso Huso)
Caviar from the pure Beluga sturgeon, Huso huso, with no hybrid anywhere in its family tree. The pearls are the largest we sell at 3 to 3.5mm, pale to mid grey and soft, tasting of cream and gentle walnut with very little salt. A rare tin for serious caviar lovers.
- Origin
- China
- Pearl
- Very large
- Flavour
- Creamy, Nutty
- Delivered
- Chilled
About Special Reserve Beluga Caviar (Pure Huso Huso)
This is Beluga in its purest form: caviar from the Huso huso sturgeon alone, with no hybrid in the family tree. Pure Beluga is rarely farmed because the fish take 18 to 20 years to mature, and even then there is no guarantee the roe will be any good. Plenty of examples on the market are disappointing. This one is not.
The eggs are the largest of any caviar we sell, typically 3 to 3.5mm across and a pale to mid grey. The texture is soft and yielding and the flavour is classic Beluga, all cream and gentle walnut with very little salt getting in the way. If you have tasted our Royal Beluga, this is the more delicate, more traditional sibling. If you cannot decide between the two, the Beluga Twin Taster Set lets you compare them side by side.
At a glance
- Species: pure Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso)
- Origin: farmed, People's Republic of China, CITES certified
- Pearl: 3 to 3.5mm, light grey, large and soft
- Flavour: subtle, creamy, hints of walnut, very clean finish
- Best for: serious caviar lovers, special occasions and gifts
Pure Beluga deserves a light touch. Serve it on its own from a mother of pearl spoon, or on an unbuttered blini so nothing competes with that creamy finish.
Product details
- Caviar type
- Beluga
- Species
- Huso huso
- Origin
- China
- Pearl size
- Very large
- Pearl colour
- Light grey
- Flavour
- Creamy, Nutty, Mild
- Dietary
- Gluten free, Dairy free, Pescatarian
- Storage
- Chilled
- Category
- Caviar
- Tin size
- 30g, 50g, 125g, 250g
Storage
- Refrigerate the moment it arrives, keeping it in the coldest spot of the fridge at 0 to 4°C.
- Keep the tin sealed until you serve, as these large, soft eggs are at their finest when freshly opened.
- After opening, close the lid tightly, return it to the fridge and eat within 48 hours.
- Never freeze pure Beluga; the delicate eggs lose their texture once thawed.
Serving
- Lift the tin from the fridge about ten minutes ahead and sit it on crushed ice.
- Serve it on its own from a mother of pearl spoon so nothing competes with the creamy finish.
- If you want a base, choose an unbuttered blini and leave out strong garnishes.
- A glass of dry Champagne at 7 to 9°C or a shot of freezer-cold vodka is all it needs.
- Around 30g shared between one or two people makes a proper tasting.
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
Special Reserve Beluga Caviar (Pure Huso Huso): your questions answered
Anything else you would like to know? Our team is always happy to help.
Why is pure Beluga caviar so expensive?
The Huso huso sturgeon takes 18 to 20 years to mature, and even then there is no guarantee the roe will be good. That long wait is why so few farms raise pure Beluga.
Where does your pure Beluga caviar come from?
It is farmed in the People's Republic of China and is CITES certified.
What does Beluga caviar taste like?
Good pure Beluga is subtle and creamy, with hints of walnut and a very clean finish. There is little salt getting in the way, and the large, soft eggs feel almost buttery on the tongue.
Should I choose Royal Beluga or Special Reserve Beluga?
Special Reserve is the more delicate and traditional of the two, with larger, lighter eggs. Royal Beluga is a hybrid with a fuller flavour and a gentler price. If you cannot decide, the Beluga Caviar Twin Taster Set puts them side by side.
