Caviar producer Volzhenka has launched its own branded range of caviar for the first time, building upon years of expertise in supplying fine food brands worldwide.
The luxury brand has produced a range of caviar that consists of beluga caviar from the beluga sturgeon in the Caspian Sea, which gives large eggs that bear a unique grey colour; Russian oscietra caviar from the osetra sturgeon, which are smaller and bear a distinctive golden and amber colour and creamier taste; Siberian sturgeon caviar, which is dark grey to light brown, small, and saltier than other varieties; and finally caviar from the Sevruga sturgeon, which bears a light grey to charcoal colour and is salty and full in taste.
Volzhenka’s caviar is characterised by its unique taste reminiscent of wild caviar, according to the head of the company.
Ekaterina Bataeva said: “Our fish always stay in the natural vicinity, which is key to keeping quality exceptional. During winter months, the waters freeze and the fish hibernate close by: the hibernation process matures eggs that are altogether bigger, creamier and lighter in colour. If the fish are kept in tanks, or shallow waters, hibernation never occurs, thus killing the taste.”
Acquired through generations of family experience, the Volzhenka farm uses meticulous processing techniques and cutting-edge equipment. Sitting on the banks of the river Volga, a giant water divider is turned on every five years to refresh and protect the fish’s natural habitat. All sturgeons are also kept in half-open tanks: 11-metres deep, they welcome the flowing waters of the Volga River; “this ensures that sturgeons feed on natural fodder and spawn, like in the wild”, Bataeva added.
The brand accounts for 30% of Russia’s caviar production, and Bataeva concluded: “While other retailers are recognised for the quality of their products, they source it from producers. At Volzhenka, our seal of quality and expertly controlled production enables us to stand out on the global market.”
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