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Ossetra (also Oscietra, Osetra, or Asetra) caviar is one of the most prized and expensive types of caviar^[1] (eclipsed in price only by Beluga caviar). It is obtained from the Ossetra sturgeon, which weighs 50-400 pounds and can live up to 50 years.

Ossetra caviar varies in color from deep brown to gold. Lighter varieties are more sought after, as they have the richest flavor and come from the oldest sturgeon. Golden Ossetra is a rare form of Ossetra caviar and is golden-yellow with a very rich flavor.^[2]

The word Ossetra is the transcription of the genitive case form "осетра" (osetra, "of sturgeon") of the Russian word "осётр" (osyotr "sturgeon") from the phrase икра осетра (ikra osetra, "caviar of sturgeon"). At one time, "ossetra" referred to Russian sturgeon species harvested for this type of caviar.

Source animals

In Russian, there are different names for the species of sturgeon that live in various territories, such as Beluga (Huso huso), Sevruga (Acipenser stellatus) and Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus). The name Ossetra corresponds to the species Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, which is much smaller than Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), and has a firmer texture. In the territory of the Russian Federation dwells another type of sturgeon, Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii), which is farmed all over the world because it can adapt to a wider range of habitats. It begins to produce caviar faster than Acipenser gueldenstaedtii.

Production

Today, the Ossetra-bearing species faces extinction in its native Caspian habitat because wild-caught Russian sturgeon (acipenser gueldenstaedtii) are immediately slaughtered to determine their sex and egg-bearing condition. Farm-raised sturgeon are periodically scanned by harmless ultrasound to make the same determination. Continuous drastic declines in natural sturgeon populations over the past 30 years, plus a high market demand for caviar, have led the way for the cultivation of sturgeon for caviar production. Russia, Iran, members of the European Union, China, and the USA were among the first; however, for the very same reasons, more countries outside the natural range of Caspian native sturgeons also became involved (e.g., Uruguay, Arabian countries, Israel, Iran, and more recently Vietnam).

As with all other caviar, ossetra is traditionally served on blinis with crème fraiche, chopped hard-boiled egg whites, and chopped onions. Lower-grade varieties of caviar are used as stuffing in many seafood and meat dishes. Caviar is often added to salads as well.

References

^ "Osetra Caviar, Siberian Caviar, Baerii Siberian Caviar, Russian Caviar - Gourmet Food Store". www.gourmetfoodstore.com.
^ "Ossetra caviar".

External links

[1] "Osetra Caviar, Siberian Caviar, Baerii Siberian Caviar, Russian Caviar - Gourmet Food Store". www.gourmetfoodstore.com.

[2] "Ossetra caviar".

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-[[File:Ossetra Caviar with Champagne.jpg|thumb|300px|Wild Iranian Ossetra Caviar, ready to serve with [[mother-of-pearl]] spoons (which look suspiciously plastic) and [[Champagne (wine)|Champagne]].]]
+[[File:Ossetra caviar.jpg|thumb|300px|Ossetra caviar, salmon [[crème fraîche]], potato shallot croquette, [[basil oil]], egg whites and yolks]]
-'''Ossetra''' (also Oscietra, Osetra, or Asetra) [[caviar]] is one of the most prized and expensive types of caviar<ref>[http://www.gourmetfoodstore.com/caviar/osetra-caviar.asp Prices for Ossetra caviar]</ref> (eclipsed in price only by [[Beluga caviar]]). It is obtained from Ossetra sturgeon which weighs 50-400 pounds and can live up to 50 years.
+'''Ossetra''' (also '''Oscietra''', '''Osetra''', or '''Asetra''') [[caviar]] is one of the most prized and expensive types of caviar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gourmetfoodstore.com/caviar/osetra-caviar.asp|title=Osetra Caviar, Siberian Caviar, Baerii Siberian Caviar, Russian Caviar - Gourmet Food Store|website=www.gourmetfoodstore.com}}</ref> (eclipsed in price only by [[Beluga caviar]]). It is obtained from the [[Russian sturgeon|Ossetra sturgeon]], which weighs 50-400 pounds and can live up to 50 years.
-Ossetra caviar varies in color, from deep brown to gold. Lighter varieties are more sought after, as they have the richest flavor and come from the oldest of sturgeon. Golden Ossetra is a rare form of Ossetra caviar, and is golden-yellow in color with a very rich flavor.<ref>[http://foodfancy.net/caviar/osetra.html Ossetra caviar]</ref>
+Ossetra caviar varies in color from deep brown to gold. Lighter varieties are more sought after, as they have the richest flavor and come from the oldest sturgeon. Golden Ossetra is a rare form of Ossetra caviar and is golden-yellow with a very rich flavor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://foodfancy.net/caviar/osetra.html|title=Ossetra caviar|publisher=}}</ref>
-The word Ossetra is the transcription of the Russian word “осётр” (“осeтр”) which translates into English as sturgeon. At one time the term "ossetra" simply referred to Russian sturgeon species harvested for this type of caviar.
+The word Ossetra is the transcription of the genitive case form "осетра" (osetra, "of sturgeon") of the Russian word "осётр" (osyotr "sturgeon") from the phrase ''икра осетра'' (ikra osetra, "caviar of sturgeon"). At one time, "ossetra" referred to Russian sturgeon species harvested for this type of caviar.
 ==Source animals==
-In Russian, there are different names for the species of sturgeon that live in various territories such as ''[[Beluga (sturgeon)|Beluga]]'' (Huso Huso), Sevruga (''[[Acipenser stellatus]]'') and Sterlet (''[[Acipenser ruthenus]]''). The name Ossetra corresponds to the species ''[[Acipenser gueldenstaedtii]]'', which is much smaller than Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), and has a firmer texture. In the territory of the Russian Federation dwells another type of sturgeon, ''[[Siberian sturgeon]]'' (Acipenser Baerii), which is farmed all over the world because it can adapt to a wider range of habitats. It begins to produce caviar faster than Acipenser gueldenstaedtii.
+In Russian, there are different names for the species of sturgeon that live in various territories, such as ''[[Beluga (sturgeon)|Beluga]]'' (''Huso huso''), Sevruga (''[[Acipenser stellatus]]'') and Sterlet (''[[Acipenser ruthenus]]''). The name Ossetra corresponds to the species ''[[Acipenser gueldenstaedtii]]'', which is much smaller than Beluga sturgeon (''Huso huso''), and has a firmer texture. In the territory of the Russian Federation dwells another type of sturgeon, [[Siberian sturgeon]] (''Acipenser Baerii''), which is farmed all over the world because it can adapt to a wider range of habitats. It begins to produce caviar faster than ''Acipenser gueldenstaedtii''.
-==History==
-Throughout the entire history of black caviar consumption, reference to Ossetra was made only to the fish that was caught first in Imperial Russia, then the USSR, and now in the Russian Federation.
 ==Production==
+Today, the Ossetra-bearing species faces extinction in its native Caspian habitat because wild-caught Russian sturgeon (acipenser gueldenstaedtii) are immediately slaughtered to determine their sex and egg-bearing condition. Farm-raised sturgeon are periodically scanned by harmless ultrasound to make the same determination.  Continuous drastic declines in natural sturgeon populations over the past 30 years, plus a high market demand for caviar, have led the way for the cultivation of sturgeon for caviar production. Russia, Iran, members of the European Union, China, and the [http://www.thecaviarfarm.com/ USA] were among the first; however, for the very same reasons, more countries outside the natural range of Caspian native sturgeons also became involved (e.g., Uruguay, Arabian countries, Israel, Iran, and more recently Vietnam).
-Today, Caspian Ossetra is facing extinction in its native habitat. Farming sturgeon is the only way to continue the production of high quality caviar. [[Israel]] is currently the leader in the production of Russian Ossetra Caviar [[Acipenser gueldenstaedtii]]. Branded as "Karat Caviar" recent exports are now available in the United States in order to meet the demand for caviar since there has been no 2009 issue for wild Caspian Caviar production.{{Citation needed|date=October 2012}} A group of companies referred to as [http://russian-caviar-house.ru/en.html Russian Caviar House], sell and distribute Siberian Ossetra Caviar (Acipenser baerii) due to their affiliation with DIANA Fish Trading, LLC, which manufactures 80% of all legal sturgeon caviar in Russia.<ref>http://russian-caviar-house.com.ua/engl/en/russkiy-ikornyi-dom-o-kompanii.html</ref> On July 17th, [https://www.blackcaviarcompany.com/ Black Caviar Company] partnered with Russian Caviar House, following a decade long halt prohibiting the import of Russian caviar - the partnership enables Black Caviar Company to sell Russian black caviar within the United States.<ref>http://www.wkrg.com/story/26044640/black-caviar-company-begins-exclusive-distribution-of-authentic-russian-osetra-black-caviar</ref>
-As with other caviars, ossetra is traditionally served on [[blinis]] with [[crème fraiche]]. Lower-grade varieties of caviar are used as stuffing in many seafood dishes, and some meat dishes. Caviar is often added to salads as well.
+As with all other caviar, ossetra is traditionally served on [[blinis]] with [[crème fraiche]], chopped hard-boiled egg whites, and chopped onions. Lower-grade varieties of caviar are used as stuffing in many seafood and meat dishes. Caviar is often added to salads as well.
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
 *[http://www.wscs.info/ World Sturgeon Conservation Society]
-*[http://www.osetracaviar.org/ Osetra Caviar]
+*[https://globalseafoods.com/products/osetra_caviar_platinum_grade Osetra Caviar]
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