Fish caviar is an indispensable attribute of any holiday feast in Russia. In particular, black eggs of sturgeon fish species are used in the preparation of various dishes, and are also served in pure form. But in order not to become a victim of deception and to get a truly nutritious and healthy product, you need to follow simple rules.
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When choosing black caviar, keep in mind that the highest quality product is produced by enterprises located in the place of fishing. Delicious products packaged at factories far from the sturgeon fishing ground cannot be truly high-quality, because caviar was frozen during transportation and its processing technology was violated.
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Pay attention to the packing date. At times, this is crucial when choosing a product. Since the production of sturgeon for caviar is carried out in the period from July to August, this delicacy, packaged in another period, is subjected to long-term storage and freezing. Frozen caviar may not lose its nutritional properties, but the integrity of the eggs shell is violated from this. It becomes viscous and porridge-like.
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Know that real black caviar, prepared in accordance with the requirements of GOST and without the use of preservatives, has a short shelf life and can be sold by weight only until the end of October. The same barrel product, but containing special additives, can be stored for longer - up to eight months. As a rule, such caviar, packaged in a store and arrives at the New Year's table.
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Buying caviar by weight try to convince the seller to allow her to try. If it has a pronounced sour or rancid taste, then you should not buy this product. Do not pay attention to the seller’s arguments that bitterness comes from sea water and other explanations.
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When buying caviar in a metal jar, pay attention to the integrity of the latter and the absence of bloating. When shaking the jar, there may be a jolt from the movement of the contents, but there should be no gurgling sounds. Figures about the date of manufacture of the product should be extruded on the lid of the jar from the inside. If the extrusion of this element is made outside - know the real counterfeit in front of you.
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When purchasing "black gold" in a glass jar, carefully inspect the product. Eggs should not have bruises. High density of eggs is a sign of good quality.
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Only salt, vegetable oil, glycerin and antiseptics can be added to a product that is prepared according to GOST. The presence of other components in the bank indicates its low quality.