Salmon Caviar

Sushi lovers are familiar with salmon caviar. Its bright reddish or golden orange eggs are popular among sushi chefs who frequently use it as a garnish. With medium to large roe (sometimes as large as pearls), salmon caviar pops when bitten. It has a rather obvious salmon flavor and is sometimes called red caviar. Its eggs are larger than those of Beluga, but its price tag is less than those of the authentic sturgeon caviar varieties from the Caspian and Black Seas. Compared to other types of caviar alternatives, however, this type is generally more expensive because it is difficult to keep the large and individual eggs whole. Most of the salmon caviar that is available in the market comes from Coho or Chinook salmon from the West. Alaska and Canada are chief producers. An interesting fact is that salmon caviar is considered a kosher food since salmon has scales.