Caviare Official

Not a species, but a Russian term meaning "little salt," indicating high-grade roe preserved with minimal salt.

: Broadly used to describe the roe of other fish, including salmon, trout, and lumpfish, though these are often legally labeled as "caviar substitutes". caviare

Made from damaged or fragile eggs that are salted and pressed together. Not a species, but a Russian term meaning

The rarest and most expensive; large, light-gray eggs with a buttery flavor. Not a species

: In the late 19th century, "caviare" was used figuratively in French to describe the act of censoring text with black ink ( caviarder ). Varieties and Grades