"Katra" > wrote in message news:KatraMungBean->
> I've heard of the paddlefish caviar, and it's being farmed if I remember
> correctly. :-) I've read it compares favorably to Sturgeon and Beluga.
> Sturgeons are not endangered yet, but they are on the threatened list.

Beluga is a kind of sturgeon, btw. I have always heard the term
"endangered" when referring to beluga, but I think that you are correct that
they are not on the endangered list yet. However, the situation is so grave
in the Caspian sea from overfishing that it is believed that the beluga
there is not reproducing anymore and at this rate in less than 2 decades
they will be extict. Beluga takes 20-24 years to mature enough to give
caviar. Sevruga and Osetra take from 8 -15 years.

>
> I've not seen whitefish! I'll have to check that out, thanks!
>
> I agree tho', the "canned" lumpfish caviars are totally different from
> the fresh ones! I'm hoping that Central Market will have the paddlefish
> caviar this year. They will often let you "taste" before you buy so keep
> one jar open for that. They just give it to you straight in a plastic
> spoon which is ideal.
>
> I like the way it pops between your teeth. <lol>

Whitefish has a good "pop" to it. I like that also. Paddlefish doesn't pop
as much, though.

>
> Never could enjoy salmon caviar. To me, that's just fishbait!

Too gooey. Same with Mullet roe.