Chum salmon caviar is one of the most expensive food products. But this is not her only distinguishing feature. In addition to the high price, there are many other characteristics that distinguish this delicacy from other products.
One of the best
Salmon family fish live in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. It is there that they are fishing. As food, carcass and caviar are usually used. Both components play an important role for the normal functioning of the human body. Fish meat is used for making soups, salads, various snacks and hot dishes. But caviar is a real delicacy.
Translated from the French language, this word means refined or rare food. In fact, caviar is the eggs of an aquatic vertebrate. But strangely enough, it is much more valued than the carcass itself. There are different types of salmon fish (pink salmon, sockeye salmon), but caviar caviar is the most popular. It differs markedly from the rest in some respects:
- Appearance. Chum salmon eggs are larger and have a yellow-orange color.
- Her taste is better than that of caviar of other fish species.
All this only confirms the clear superiority of the product. Perhaps that is why caviar of chum salmon has long been called "royal".
Chemical composition and beneficial properties
Many people are mistaken in thinking that the value of caviar is explained only by the limited amount of its production. But this is not the main reason. Much more important is the chemical structure and properties that this product possesses. For example, caviar, like all others, consists of almost 32 percent protein. The remaining 14 percent is fat. There are virtually no carbohydrates in this product. Perhaps this explains its low calorie content.
In addition, caviar contains vitamins (A, E and D) that are very necessary for humans. Folic and various fatty polyunsaturated acids also play an important role. Small eggs have a lot of phosphorus, iodine and calcium. All this speaks about the uniqueness of the product. Not without reason, several centuries ago, he was considered a real medicine. Caviar was used to improve vision and strengthen bones. Periodic eating of goodies made it possible to normalize the work of the heart and reduce the risk of unwanted blood clots. Doctors advise this product to people who need to regain strength, increase hemoglobin levels and strengthen immunity.
Price of pleasure
Given all of the above, it becomes interesting how much keto caviar costs? The price of a product usually depends on the type of packaging. Manufacturers for wholesale and retail provide various options. Caviar in Russia is usually brought directly from the fishing enterprises of Sakhalin and Kamchatka. It comes packaged in barrels or cans of different capacities.
A kilogram of plastic packaging of such a product usually costs about 3,100 rubles. This is not at all expensive, given the small volume of production and the shortage of product in the distribution network. Plastic boxes weighing 0.5 kilograms, respectively, are cheaper. Their price is 1600 rubles. On sale there is also a smaller packaging. A plastic box weighing 250 grams in stores costs 675 rubles. These prices relate to caviar taken from chum salmon. In the case of sockeye salmon or pink salmon, the cost of each package will be slightly lower. This once again confirms the uniqueness and excellent qualities of a rare, but very healthy and tasty product.
How to choose a treat?
When buying any product you need to be very careful. As experience shows, the product that I would like to purchase is not always on the shelves.
There are many fakes and imitations in the trading network. Even if the package says "red keta caviar", this does not mean that it is inside. True, the fake is easy to expose: such a product does not look natural, in addition, it will cost less.
If we are talking about real caviar, then you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Appearance of the product. In no case should there be foreign liquid in the package. Her presence indicates the presence of oil or glycerin, which is extremely undesirable. It is better to refuse such a purchase.
- Purchasing cans, it is difficult to understand what is inside. First, you need to look at the date of manufacture. This should be the period from July to August. Secondly, the marking on the bottom should be stamped from the inside. Otherwise, you can be sure that there is counterfeit in the hands. Thirdly, the place of production should be listed in the Far East or Kamchatka with an exact indication of the address of the manufacturer.
- It should be borne in mind that caviar can be stored in packaging for no more than one year.
- It is necessary to pay attention to the possible presence of food additives. Recently, in our country it is allowed to use only sodium benzoate (E211). The remaining substances are prohibited by Russian law.
If all these points are met, then you can be absolutely sure of the purchase.