Salmon Roe

Salmon Roe or Ikura Wild is one of nature's gifts, a delicious and nutritious food. It is also known in Asia as "ikura," a Japanese transliteration of "ikra," the Russian word for processed roe. It is often referred to as "red caviar" because it is just as precious and delicious as the more widely recognized "black" Sturgeon caviar. After the enticing flavor of this product, the surprisingly low price of red caviar is its most appealing feature.

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Salmon Roe or Ikura Wild is one of nature’s gifts, a delicious and nutritious food. It is also known in Asia as “ikura,” a Japanese transliteration of “ikra,” the Russian word for processed roe. It is often referred to as “red caviar” because it is just as precious and delicious as the more widely recognized “black” Sturgeon caviar. After the enticing flavor of this product, the surprisingly low price of red caviar is its most appealing feature.

Salmon Roe Chum – “Keta” Caviar profile
(Oncorhynchus Keta)

Red Caviar is another name for salmon roe. Salmon caviar has traditionally been valued equally to sturgeon caviar in Russia.

Product characteristics:

  • Wild-caught
  • USA
  • Vivid orange color, flashes of read
  • Giant individual beads
  • Crisp bursting pearls
  • Clean fresh water flavor
  • Long creamy finish
  • Incredible on crusty French bread with crème fraiche
  • Drinks: Ice cold vodka or dry white wine.

Suggested use: Keta Caviar is an excellent appetizer when served on blini or toast with a dollop of crème fraiche. In high-end Japanese restaurants, keta is commonly used as “ikura.” It goes well with any salmon dish, whether it’s served cold or hot. Keta caviar will brighten up any holiday dinner, party, or catering. It can also be served with eggs for breakfast on a warm, crusty French baguette with butter. Boiled eggs or baked potatoes with sour cream, onions, and parsley are common accompaniments for Keta. Keta caviar is also a great addition to any spread or caviar dip. Because of its intense flavor and crisp bursting beads, Keta Caviar should not be recommended to newcomers. This, however, is what makes it so desirable among caviar connoisseurs.

Note: Keta caviar does not require a CITES permit to be exported. Other types of salmon roe exist, but they are less valuable due to their darker red color, stronger flavor, and smaller pearls.

Salmon Roe for sale is harvested from various members of this abundant family caught or raised in the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as neighboring countries such as the United States, Canada, Russia, and France. This roe has bright and large beads that combine flavor and wholesomeness for a vibrant addition to gourmet cuisine. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, making this gourmet treat both healthy and delicious. Salmon caviar eggs are tight and translucent, ranging in color from red to bright orange, with a red “eye.” They pop against the background of toast or blinis with Creme Fraiche and can be used to add color to exquisite salads or hors d’oeuvres. With its fresh and briny flavor, salmon roe is an absolute delight, and the affordable Salmon caviar price can make indulging in this delicacy an everyday event.

Sam’s Caviar Store offers a diverse selection of Salmon roe harvested from Sockeye, Keta, Alaskan Salmon, and Pink Trout:

The Alaskan Salmon Roe Caviar “Malossol” is among the most valuable roe. The succulent eggs range in size from medium to large and are red-orange in color with a small eye visible. It has a medium crisp envelope, and the beads easily burst in the mouth with a medium salty, oily brine, releasing the mild flavor of fresh salmon.

  • Salmon Roe Keta Caviar has unusually large, brilliantly gleaming eggs. The envelope is translucent and firm, concealing a honey-like and sweet juice of a rich golden-orange color that glistens nicely in the light.
  • Pink Trout Roe Caviar is made from farmed pink trout from France. The medium-sized eggs have a strong flavor that isn’t overly fishy. An orange-red eye distinguishes the semi-translucent orange beads.
  • Coho Salmon Roe is wild-caught salmon roe from Canada. It contains wholesome vitamins, minerals, nutritive elements, and acidic oils, in addition to its incredibly rich and fresh sea flavor. The Malossol preparation method only enhances the incredible flavor. The large red-orange beads are translucent and filled with juicy brine.
  • Among this selection of high-quality products Smoked Trout Roe is a true delicacy. The best Trout roe caviar is prepared in the Malossol method before being smoked with fruit woods to enhance the briny flavor of the Trout and add a light smoky flavor. Smoking also causes more viscous eggs to be produced. This Trout caviar is a true indulgence for every day!

    Over the last two decades, the amount of farmed Salmon caviar for sale has occasionally outnumbered the caviar sourced from wild-caught fish, allowing a significant amount of this high-quality product to be available at a reasonable price. Furthermore, a greater reliance on aquaculture reduces the impact of the gourmet industry on wild fish populations, making luxury both sustainable and glamorous.
    Salmon Keta (Oncorhynchus Keta), also known as “chum salmon”, “dog salmon” or “pacific salmon”. It is an anadromous fish that travels over 2,000 miles to spawn. Keta has a lifespan of 6-7 years and sexual maturity at the age of 5. Keta can reach a height of 3.6 feet and weighs between 8 and 15 lb. The spawning season lasts from November to January.