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The expert spoke about the pricing factors of black caviar

The Vague Expert: 70% of the cost is spent on the cultivation of spawning black caviar fish
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Black caviar is considered an expensive product. About what influences the formation of the price of black caviar and how to choose the highest quality product, May 30, Gazeta.Ru" was told by Maria Smutnaya, co-founder and development director of Beluga Farm, an expert in the production of black caviar and sturgeon delicacies.

"The largest expense item — about 70% of the total cost — is the cultivation and maintenance of a sturgeon herd <...> sturgeon fish take a long time to mature: the first caviar from a female sturgeon can be obtained only after 8-10 years, from a beluga — after 16-18 years, which is why beluga caviar is always more expensive than other species," — Vague told me.

The expert explained that the price of black caviar is influenced by feeding fish, caring for it, quality control of caviar, its storage, transportation and packaging.

Vague identified several features that also affect the price of the product. Among them are the difference in methods of caviar production and the value of the sturgeon species.

"The historical homeland of sturgeon is the Caspian basin, so Caspian fish producers are especially in demand. Caviar from Russian sturgeon of this origin can cost more than, for example, Siberian caviar: on average, the price difference is 20%," explained the company's director.

According to the expert, the most valuable and expensive caviar in Russia is extracted from the Caspian beluga, which is listed in the Red Book of Russia.

Seasonality should also be considered an important factor influencing the pricing of black caviar.

"The only time of the year when sales of all caviar producers increase 10 times is the New Year period. As a rule, producer prices remain stable, but different trading platforms have their own sales policies and margins, which can affect the cost on the shelves. The price of good traditional black caviar can start from about 4,6 thousand rubles per jar weighing 50 g," said Smutnaya.

Earlier, on May 29, nutritionist Elena Solomatina told us which foods in the diet help maintain brain health. You should include fish in your diet, as it contains a lot of useful substances, including omega-3.

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