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Black or bright pink in color, Capelin Caviar is the roe from a small variety of fish that is a member of the smelt family. Referred to as "masago" in Japan, Capelin roe is commonly sought for use as a topping in a variety of sushi recipes. Capelin Caviar is typically harvested from fish found in the waters off Canada, Newfoundland, and Iceland. Capelin fish range in size from 7 to 9 inches in length and provide roe that is generally considered as a lower grade Caviar.
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| A very small and slender fish found mainly in the ocean waters of the Artic, Iceland, Northwestern U.S., and Scandinavia. With a length of 7 inches or less, the Capelin is very ... |
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| A serving spoon that is small in size and made from materials that will not mix with the caviar to affect the taste and flavor of the fish eggs. Typical materials that work well ... |
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| The eggs or roe of selected varieties of fish that are processed and salt cured to provide a spreadable food that is considered an elegant delicacy. Sturgeon is the variety of ... |
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| Black velvet-like to dark brown in appearance, this variety of roe is harvested from an ancient species of fish common in back waters of southeastern U.S. or southern Canada. ... |
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| The small roe (eggs) harvested from flying fish. Orange in color which is the natural color of this caviar, Tobiko is slightly sweet in flavor with a mild salty overtone. It has ... |
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| A distinctive addition to any appetizer or buffet table, this treat combines the slightly salty and buttery flavor of caviar with eggs for a tasty spread for crackers or small toasts. |
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