Iranian Caviar

Iranian caviar, also known as Persian caviar, is very popular. Similar to Russian caviar, it comes from the Caspian Sea from sturgeons like Osetra, Beluga, and Sevruga. Fishermen in Iran fish twice yearly for the species-once in autumn and once in spring. Springtime fishing is more productive as the sturgeons lurk closer to the country at that time. Iranian caviar is famous throughout the world, but overfishing is an increasing threat. Because of this, caviar alternatives are used throughout the world. They cost less than authentic Caspian caviar and are easier to find. Among these alternatives is farmed caviar from California sturgeon. Some people will always choose the original over the alternatives, but with Caspian caviar costs so high, the prices of the alternatives are luring more and more people. There are those individuals, however, who stay faithful to Iranian caviar regardless of the price.