Red caviar has been popular in Russia for a long time. Today it is also a decoration of the festive table. But the mood of the guests and the hostess can be darkened if, instead of a natural product, a tasteless fake appears on the sandwiches. In order not to get into a mess and not spend money on a fake, learn to choose the right caviar.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, pay attention to the jar if you buy red caviar in a container. Shake it lightly, there should be no gurgling, high-quality caviar fills the container tightly.
Step 2
Look at the markings. The numbers must be punched in from the inside, if you see the opposite picture, then most likely you are dealing with a fake. It is also worth looking at the release date, if the summer months are indicated, then you can safely put this jar in the basket, it is during this period that the caviar is mined, and it is fresh (not frozen) for processing.
Step 3
It is much easier to choose red caviar by weight, because you see it and you can try it. But there are sellers' tricks here too. For example, polyphosphates are sometimes added to increase weight. These are the chemicals that trap moisture. From this, the caviar becomes of poor quality, its kernels are large and dull. In addition, such a product is unhealthy, as it causes swelling and cardiovascular disease.
Step 4
You can also increase the mass by adding artificial caviar - obtained from the meat of salmon fish. Take a closer look, if some of the eggs do not contain a kernel, then this is a low-quality product.
Step 5
Real red caviar has a pleasant characteristic smell. Take an egg and examine it, there should be no plaque on it, and with a slight pressure, it will burst instantly. If you crush a real egg in your mouth, then you will feel a pleasant, unique taste.
Step 6
If you nevertheless bought red caviar, but want to once again make sure of its naturalness, put a few pieces in a glass of hot water, they should remain intact. And the gelatinous shell of the artificial caviar will dissolve. This method can determine a mixed product, only fake eggs will dissolve.
