Caviar has long been considered a national product and one of the most important delicacies in Russia. Currently, many different enterprises of Siberia and the Far East are engaged in its production. But, according to most buyers, it is Tunaycha caviar that is most popular today. What is this product and what is the secret of its popular recognition?
Detailed description
To begin with, it is worth recalling that caviar is a generalized name for a mass consisting of unfertilized eggs of fish, mollusks, amphibians and echinoderms. People have eaten it since ancient times. Depending on the specific species of fish, this product is of 4 types:
- Black.
- Red
- Pink.
- Yellow.
Each of them is good in its own way. Caviar "Tunaycha" refers to the second type.
For its production, raw materials taken from fish of salmon species (pink salmon), which are caught in the Far East near the island of Sakhalin, are used. Tunaicha caviar is delivered to grocery stores in 100-gram cans. You can open it with a special key located on the lid. The composition of this product includes only natural ingredients:
- pink salmon caviar;
- glycerol;
- vegetable oil;
- common salt;
- sorbic acid (E200).
Thanks to the special technology used for production, Tunaycha caviar can be stored for 12 months. This is very convenient, since the extraction of the product itself is seasonal.
Manufacturing company
There are many fairly well-known brands in the caviar world. And each of them has its own story. In 1990, in the south-east of Sakhalin, the Tunaycha Company limited liability company was established, which began to process fish. From the first steps, the company set itself serious tasks. His goal was to form a large modern processing company producing high quality products. In addition to fresh-frozen fish, in 1990 red tunaicha caviar began to arrive on the shelves of Russian stores.
The product immediately attracted the increased attention of buyers. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the enterprise itself is located on the shores of Mordvinova Bay, in a region that is considered environmentally friendly. Perhaps this partly explains the popularity of the products that it produces. Striving for excellence, the company pays great attention to the technical base. Thanks to modern equipment provided by American partners, a new cannery was built in 1995 and the Tunaicha-Words Cove joint venture was established. His activities were appreciated in 2000 by the President of Russia V.V. Putin himself.
Customer reviews
Residents of the entire post-Soviet space are familiar with the Tunaycha caviar. Almost all customers have positive reviews about it.
First of all, everyone pays attention to the composition of the product. Here, granular caviar of the Tunaycha trademark is in full order. In addition to salt and oil, it contains only two additional ingredients: glycerin and sorbic acid. But both of them are natural products and are used in accordance with the approved technology for conservation. That is why the shelf life of caviar is 12 months. In addition, the main product itself deserves special attention. The total mass in the jar consists of individual eggs that are not interconnected. This is due to the fact that immediately after the catch, the initial mixture must be wiped through the grate. This is called a breakdown. It is needed in order to isolate grains of a certain diameter, clean of all kinds of veins and films. Then they are salted and preservatives are introduced. That is why caviar is called granular. The product is moderately salty, aromatic and very tasty. Most Russians try to decorate their holiday table with just such a delicacy.
Price of pleasure
Everyone knows that seafood is an expensive treat. Most people can afford such a luxury only on holidays or in the event of a special celebration. Therefore, each of them would like to know in advance how much the Tunaycha caviar costs. The price of one jar in a Russian store is about 300 rubles.
The figure itself is relatively small. It all depends on the financial condition of a particular buyer. In addition, it should be noted that 1 kilogram of weight red caviar from the Tunaycha company costs 2,400-2,600 rubles. This is quite inexpensive, given the status of the product itself, the conditions for its processing and the remoteness of the manufacturer from the place of sale. In fact, 300 rubles for a 100-gram jar is quite a bit. After all, people do not eat caviar every day. It is mainly used for making sandwiches and decorating other dishes. It is only in the West that the Russians eat caviar in spoons. In fact, this delicacy is used extremely rarely and in small quantities. Therefore, most buyers consider the real price to be normal and absolutely acceptable.