On a jar of red caviar you can find the inscription "salmon caviar", but this does not mean at all that this is salmon caviar. By "salmonids" are simply meant different fish of this family. What is the difference between caviar of different red fish and which caviar is healthier?
Instructions
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Pink salmon caviar. This is the most widespread red caviar, its taste is the most familiar to lovers of this delicacy. The size of the eggs is one of the largest among the eggs of other fish of this family - 4-5 mm in diameter. Pink salmon caviar is bright orange. Like any red caviar, it contains easily digestible proteins and fats, vitamins of various groups and many micro- and macroelements useful to the body. However, in terms of useful value, this caviar is still slightly inferior to coho salmon caviar. Energy value per 100 g - 230 kcal.
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Coho salmon caviar. Coho salmon is a Pacific red fish with a smaller population than pink salmon and chum salmon. However, in terms of the amount of minerals and vitamins in its composition, it surpasses pink salmon caviar. The size of coho salmon eggs is on average about 4 mm, dark red in color. Unlike caviar of other red fish, the taste is noticeably more bitter. Energy value per 100 g - 157 kcal.
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Sockeye caviar. This caviar has a special spicy taste with bitterness, caviar grains 3-4 mm in size. Caviar color is deep orange-red. Energy value per 100 g - 157 kcal.
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Chum salmon caviar. Chum salmon is one of the largest fish and common fish of the elk family. Chum salmon eggs are rather large, up to 6 mm. In terms of popularity, chum salmon caviar ranks second after pink salmon caviar. The color of chum salmon caviar ranges from light orange to orange-red with a delicate pleasant taste and minimal bitterness. Chum salmon caviar is in many ways more nutritious than pink salmon caviar. For example, the sodium content in chum salmon caviar is 30 times higher than in pink salmon caviar. Energy value per 100 g - 249 kcal.
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Chinook caviar. Chinook salmon or "king salmon" is the largest of the fish of the Pacific salmon family. Chinook salmon caviar is the largest among all types of red caviar, its size can reach up to 9 mm. In terms of the content of omega-3 fatty acids, macro- and microelements, it surpasses all other types of red caviar. The taste of chinook salmon caviar is delicate and has a barely noticeable bitterness with pungency. Currently, this is the rarest and most expensive caviar. Energy value per 100 g - 250 kcal.
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Trout caviar is gaining popularity lately. The size of the eggs is quite small - 2-3 mm, the taste is unsaturated with bitterness. Trout eggs range in color from dark yellow to bright red. Energy value per 100 g - 240 kcal.
