The world of the rich and famous is fascinating for many of us. They lead the life many of us want and they do what we only dream of. Caviar is the roe of a large fish, especially sturgeon, which is salted, seasoned, and eaten as a delicacy or relish. Beluga caviar comes from a fish over 100 years old that is virtually unchanged for 120 million years. It comes from the Beluga Sturgeon, native to the Caspian Sea. Beluga caviar is composed of pea-sized, gray eggs. In general, the lighter the color, the more expensive it is. The grades are: 0 (darkest color), 00 (medium toned), and 000 (lightest color). The 000 grade is the most expensive and is sometimes referred to as “royal caviar”. In terms of texture, royal caviar is often described as rich and silky.
Almas caviar comes from Iran making it extremely rare and extremely expensive. The word ‘Almas’ means diamond, a fitting name for the world’s most expensive caviar. In Medieval Russia, caviar was a peasant food, but by the time Shakespeare wrote the famous, “twas caviary to the general,” caviar had gained its association with connoisseurship and luxury. An important fact about caviar is that the older the fish, the more elegant and exquisite is the flavor.The only known outlet is the Caviar House & Prunier in London that sells a kilo of the expensive Almas caviar in a 24-karat gold tin for £16,000, or about $25,000. Coincidentally, it is also where you can find the most expensive meal in Britain.