Caviar

Caviar

This indulgent appetizer ingredient is packed with an array of nutrients including vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Caviar is simply sieved and lightly salted fish roe (eggs). Sturgeon roe is premium and considered the "true" caviar.

The three main types of caviar are beluga, osetra and sevruga. The best (and priciest) is from the beluga sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea. Beluga caviar is valued for its soft, extremely large (pea-size) eggs. It can range in color from pale silver-gray to black. Osetra is medium-sized and gray to brownish. Sevruga is the smaller gray variety. Other popular (and less expensive) varieties include lumpfish caviar (tiny, hard, black eggs), whitefish caviar (also called American Golden ) with its small yellow-gold eggs and salmon or red caviar (medium-size, pale orange to deep red eggs).

Estimated Glycemic Load=0

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Selenium, EPA/DHA Omega-3
*Good Source of: Protein, Vitamin D, Iron, Riboflavin
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Caviar is highly perishable and must be refrigerated from the time it's taken from the fish to the time it's consumed. Pasteurized caviar has been partially cooked, giving the eggs a slightly different texture. It's less perishable and may not require refrigeration before opening. Pressed caviar is composed of damaged or fragile eggs and may be a combination of several different types of roe. It's treated, salted and pressed, and can't be compared to fresh caviar. Read the label on how to handle the caviar you purchase.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CAVIAR,BLACK&RED,GRANULAR

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.14

Calories: 71

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.1 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	1.3 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.1 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	5 mg	*
EPA, DHA	767 mg, 1064 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	164.6 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.1 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	6.9 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	253.4 IU	5%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	65 IU	16%
Vitamin E	0.53 IU	2%
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	5.6 mcg	93%
Vitamin K	0.17 mg	0%
Folate	14 mcg	4%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.17 mg	10%
Thiamin	0.05 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	77 mg	8%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	3.3 mg	18%
Magnesium	84 mg	21%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorous	99.7 mg	10%
Potassium	50.7 mg	1%
Selenium	18.3 mcg	26%
Sodium	420 mg	18%
Zinc	0.27 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	181.4 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).