What is caviar and where can you buy it?

Check out our guide to caviar, including where to buy it and recipe inspiration, then read about haggis, black pudding and truffle.

What is caviar?

Caviar is a luxury food item consisting of salt-cured roe from fish, traditionally from wild sturgeon. The term caviar now extends to the roe from other fish, including salmon, trout and carp. Caviar is considered a delicacy and is eaten as a garnish or spread. The value of caviar is determined by its texture and flavour: a firm texture and creamy, buttery taste with a mild fish finish is prized highly. The value also depends on how the caviar was taken from the fish – by massage (higher value), or by killing it.