Caviar Centre

Fresh Burgundy Truffles

info@caviarcentre.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:36:06 +0000

Burgundy truffles (Tuber unicinatum) have a delicate but distinctive hazelnut flavour and an intense aroma. They are more flavourful and aromatic than summer truffles, but not as robust in flavour as Perigord black truffles. These delicacies from France and Italy are similar in appearance to black winter truffles, except that they are somewhat lighter in colour, with a veined, coffee-coloured interior. Burgundy truffles are best used fresh, grated over pasta, eggs, mashed potatoes and salads, or to finish butter sauces for meats.

Store in the refrigerator, wrapped in a paper towel (changed daily or as needed) and in an airtight container.

NOTE: Fresh Burgundy truffles are charged based on the actual weight shipped. Truffle prices can change weekly, and you will be charged based on the prevailing price the week your order ships.

Fresh Perigord Truffles

info@caviarcentre.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:58:37 +0000

Périgord truffles (Tuber melanosporum), known as Black Diamonds due to their high price and rarity, are perhaps the most sought after culinary product in the world. They grow in a strange symbiotic relationship with the roots of many species of tree, predominantly oak. Also known as winter truffles, Perigord truffles deliver a much stronger flavour and aroma than the summer and autumn varieties. We import round, smooth and generously sized pieces that deliver nice slivers for your dishes. Use to concoct delicious sauces, sliver over pasta or meat dishes, and expertly garnish your plates.

Instructions for use and storage: Don’t cook for long periods of time or excessive heat. Store in the refrigerator wrapped in moist paper towel.

NOTE: Fresh Perigord truffles are charged based on the actual weight shipped. Truffle prices can change weekly, and you will be charged based on the prevailing price the week your order ships.

Whole Black Summer Truffles (1st choice)

info@caviarcentre.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:42:17 +0000

These preserved French truffles are a very good option when fresh ones are not available. The black summer truffle (Tuber Aestivum) has a flesh which ranges from yellowish to grayish with white veins. Although less strongly flavoured than the black winter truffles, these truffles are regarded as a fine dish ingredient by many enthusiasts. Since the summer truffle has a delicate flavour, it shouldn’t be used in dishes that are cooked. Like good extra-virgin olive oil, the heat will destroy the flavor. Instead, shave thin slices of the truffle onto dishes to finish them. A little goes a long way!

Black Truffle Oil “Plantin”

info@caviarcentre.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:21:10 +0000

Truffles originate in Provence, France and are one of the most precious ingredients of Mediterranean cooking. The strong, intense, earthy flavor of this oil will bring a deep aroma to your dishes, and will especially complement pasta, mashed potatoes, meat and other dishes.

“Plantin” is one of the leading producers of fresh truffles in France. “Plantin” Black Truffle Oil begins with premium Sunflower Oil, which is slowly infused with natural black truffle extract following a 150-year-old French tradition. This exotic oil will give to any of your creations a festive feeling.

“Mujjol” Herring/Mullet Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:48:58 +0000

This product is produced in Spain and made on the base of naturally smoked herring and mullet eggs. It is pasteurized and shelf-stable, and naturally black with no artificial colouring agents. “Mujjol” caviar can be cooked and can support high baking and cooking temperature, without damage with no flavour and colour loss. Use this flavourful caviar generously as a as an enticing garnish for any dish. Mujjol caviar is an excellent choice for those who aspire to add an air of distinction to their dishes.

Persian Caviar Dish

info@caviarcentre.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:17:46 +0000

These gorgeous, antique looking caviar servers are hand chased and embossed with Persian motifs. With a dome shaped lid and finial, the dish opens and stands on 3 legs. These silver/brass dishes can also be used to serve dessert, fruits, and cheese. Add a classical touch to your caviar presentation with this handmade work of art. Each dish measures approximately 6.5″ in diameter and 3″ in height.

Note: Motifs very in design and only silver coloured pieces are available.

Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Spoon

info@caviarcentre.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:17:27 +0000

Sensuous and delicate, caviar requires a non-reactive spoon that imparts no unwanted scent or flavour. Mother-of-pearl is ideal for serving caviar because, unlike sterling silver or stainless steel, it does not affect the caviar’s fragile flavour. These beautifully handcrafted spoons add style to any caviar presentation.

“Salviati” Crystal Caviar Dish (Made in Italy)

info@caviarcentre.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:58:49 +0000

These elegant, artistic, and modern dishes are hand made in Murano, Italy. “Salviati” was founded in the 19th century by lawyer Antonio Salviati who set out to revitalize the Venetian glass industry which at the time was overshadowed by both English and Bohemian glass. To say he succeeded in his endeavors would be an understatement. Made by Salviati were the mosaic tesserae used for decorating the St. Paul Cathedral dome and the Hall of the House of Parlament in London, the Opera Theatre in Paris and many others.

The Salviati caviar server come in three stunning colours; amethyst, aquamarine, and clear. Each dish measures 3.3″h x 6.3″ diameter and includes a caviar spoon.

Fresh Winter White Truffles from Italy

info@caviarcentre.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:11:39 +0000

From the mountains of Italy, these precious gems from the earth abound with a rich aroma and flavour that none other can bring to your dish. The Italian white truffle, Tuber magnatum pico, is popularly known as the White Alba truffle, prized for its superb gastronomic qualities.

Remember, white truffles are almost never cooked, since the bulk of their flavour lies in the strong scent. You will just slice them thinly (don’t forget the truffle slicer!) and use them to finish off a preparation. The heat of the dish will bring out the intense aroma of the winter white truffle for a fabulous effect. Winter white truffles are flown in fresh from Italy at least once a week!

NOTE: Fresh white truffles are charged based on the actual weight shipped. Truffle prices can change weekly, and you will be charged based on the prevailing price the week your order ships.

Truffle Slicer with Rosewood Handle (Made in Italy)

info@caviarcentre.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:01:25 +0000

With its razor sharp, stainless steel blade, this high quality truffle slicer is are a great kitchen tool to have in your arsenal. Apart from truffles, the slicer can also be used in the cutting and shaving of cheese, vegetables, mushrooms and chocolate. This cutter can also be adjusted, allowing you to control the thickness of the slices.

Shortnose Sturgeon Caviar (Breviro)

info@caviarcentre.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:50:02 +0000

Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser Brevirostrum) is one of the rarest of the 26 species of sturgeon left worldwide. This breed of sturgeon can grow to over a metre in length, and can live for a human lifetime. Shortnose Sturgeon are long-lived, strong, and genetically diverse, surviving across the millennia with amazing resilience. They are one of the most ancient groups of ray-finned fishes, with fossil evidence that places them on earth over 200 million years ago.

Together with some of the leading sturgeon researchers and biologists in the world, this caviar is produced in a completely sustainable, fully traceable method. The roe of this exquisite caviar is small to medium in size, with a colour ranging from a rich golden brown to amber.

Beluga Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:37:54 +0000

Beluga is the largest and rarest of the Sturgeons and the only specie that is exclusively carnivorous. It can measure up to 6 meters or 20 feet in length and live for more than one hundred years. It is so rare that only about 100 fish are caught every year in the Caspian Sea.

The Beluga Sturgeon can take up to 25 years to reach maturity. The fish harvested for caviar are often nearly 2,000 pounds (900 kg). The eggs themselves are the largest among the Sturgeon family, and range in colour from dark gray (almost black) to light gray. This particular caviar has a very distinctive rich, creamy flavour with a delicate texture.

Imperial Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:33:39 +0000

Imperial or “Golden” caviar is a rare variety which used to be exclusively reserved for the czars of Russia. It is produced from the most mature Ocetra Sturgeon. At that point, the eggs change to a pale golden colour and the flavour becomes smooth, creamy, and delicate. With its medium sized grains and firm texture, Imperial Caviar is the connoisseur’s favourite caviar for its excellent taste and quality.

Osetra Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:35:22 +0000

The Osetra Sturgeon has the widest variety of eggs in terms of size, colour, and taste. The average mature fish grows to 4 feet and weighs between 50-200 pounds. The Osetra starts producing eggs from the age of 12. Its medium sized eggs range in colour from dark brown to golden yellow. Osetra has a unique nutty, slightly fruity flavour that many consider the best tasting Sturgeon of all.

Israeli Osetra Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:36:11 +0000

Karat Caviar is produced by “Caviar Galilee”, one of the longest running fish farms in Israel. The Russian Osetra fingerlings, which are imported to the farm directly from the Caspian Sea, are raised in conditions that are most similar to natural conditions, enabling the quality of world known and prized elite caviar. The delicious taste, freshness and high quality of genuine Russian Osetra Caviar make Karat Caviar a pure delight. Delectably fresh and fruity, this caviar ranges in color from light brown to dark brown, its firm grain is pleasing and juicy, with a distinctive nutty taste that inspires fierce loyalties. The quality, taste and texture of this sustainably produced caviar will truly astound you.

Italian Sturgeon Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:12:29 +0000

These medium sized glistening grains with their melt-in-your-mouth silkiness come to us from Siberian Sturgeon, farm-raised in Italy under conditions identical to their native waters. Brown in colour, with perfect salinity and maturation of the eggs, this caviar’s delicate taste makes it special and similar in every way to the most exquisite Osetra; so as to satisfy the palate of the most demanding connoisseur.

White Sturgeon Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:18:07 +0000

The White Sturgeon is a Sturgeon that lives along the west coast of North America from the Aleutian Islands to central California. It is the largest freshwater fish in North America and is the third largest species of Sturgeon, after the Beluga and the Kaluga. The White Sturgeon is known to reach a maximum size of 816 kg (1,798 lb) and 6.1 m (20.1 ft). Farm-raised White Sturgeon, native to California, produces this elegant caviar that evokes the taste of the finest Osetra, that’s smooth and robust. It has a slightly firm, but delicate texture, with fine distinguishable eggs. The flavour of farmed caviar has been described as ranging from buttery to nutty, not too salty, and can be compared to the taste of the Caspian Sea Russian Osetra Caviar.

American Black Caviar (Polyodon)

info@caviarcentre.com — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:25:25 +0000

Paddlefish Caviar is harvested from the American Paddlefish which is a cousin to the Sturgeon and resembles the Sevruga Caviar of the Caspian Sea, although the size of the roe can be slightly smaller. Paddlefish have a very long lifespan of up to 50 years and can weigh up to a massive 100 pounds. Harvested from the Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee rivers, this roe can range in colour from dark gray to black. The flavour is earthier, yet still buttery and mild, with a softer texture in the eggs. Paddlefish Caviar offers the consumer genuine caviar at an affordable price – less than half the price of the equivalent imported grade.

Canadian Sturgeon Caviar (East Coast)

info@caviarcentre.com — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:16:34 +0000

Atlanic Sturgeon are among the oldest fish species in the world. Native to North America, its range extends from New Brunswick, Canada to the eastern coast of Florida. The fish can reach sixty years of age, fifteen feet in length and over eight hundred pounds in weight. The Canadian Sturgeon Caviar is the product of wild Atlantic sturgeon commercially fished in a small well regulated fishery on Saint John River. The small to medium sized grains can range in colour from jet black to amber brown. This caviar is appreciated for its full bodied flavour.

European Trout Caviar

info@caviarcentre.com — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:15:01 +0000

The smaller grained orange eggs of the Trout are about half the size of Salmon eggs. With a firm texture, the taste is mildly sweet, with a delicate smoky flavour. This roe comes from freshwater Trout caught in smaller inland lakes in France and Germany. Trout Caviar is very versatile and its subtle and fresh flavour works well eaten on it own or as part of an appetizer.