You should expect to spend at least $50 to $75 for 30 grams (1 ounce)—enough caviar to make a few good bites for two people. But the prices can get astronomically high. The Special Reserve Ossetra from Petrossian runs at $12,000 a kilo, or $378 for a 30 gram tin.
How much is black caviar worth?
Beluga caviar is the most expensive type of caviar, with present market prices ranging from $7,000 to $10,000 per 1 kg (2.2 lb) or $200–$300 per ounce.23 ene 2021
Why is beluga caviar banned in the US?
Perhaps we were eating too much. When the Soviet Union collapsed, so did the U.S.S.R.'s tight regulation of beluga caviar, leading to overfishing and a black market trade. Eventually, the species became so endangered that the U.S. banned import of the delicacy.23 jun 2020
What makes beluga caviar expensive?
Beluga caviar is the most expensive variant and its price range goes even higher. While females sturgeons are bred in large quantities, you might be wondering why is caviar so expensive then? It is because a female fish takes around 10-15 years until she starts producing eggs.28 ene 2021
Is beluga the most expensive caviar?
The most expensive of all caviar, and indeed the world's most expensive food is 'Almas', from the Iranian Beluga fish - 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz) of this 'black gold' is regularly sold for £20,000 (then $34,500).