Hackleback Caviar

Hackleback caviar comes from the Mississippi and Missouri river systems of the United States. The hackleback sturgeon, which is also called the Shovelnose, is native to the region. The roe of this fish is soft and shiny black or dark brown. It has a pleasant and nut-like flavor that has sweetness to it and a subtle aftertaste. This type of American caviar makes a good substitute for Sevruga and Beluga caviar, as well as for bowfin and paddlefish caviar. Compared to the authentic Caspian caviars, this variety has smaller grains, but like them, it comes in dark shades. The grains of hackleback caviar are equal in size and shape. Overall, it has an appealing look. It has had a surge in popularity due to the decline of Caspian caviars, which came about from overfishing. Even though hackleback roe is less expensive than Sevruga caviar, it is still somewhat costly.