Nutritional value of fish roe

  Fish roe is intended by nature to create and nourish new life.

A tiny, little egg contains abundance of essential nutrients necessary for the development and growth of an organism. Fish roe contains huge amounts of minerals and vitamins A, C, D, PP, B2, B6 and B12 which help to maintain healthy skin and good vision, promote growth, and bone development. Caviar does not contain trans fats or carbohydrates which increases it’s dietary value.

One of the most popular types of fish valued for the nutritional value of its eggs is salmon. Thirty percent of salmon caviar is protein including Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids which promote eye health, cardiovascular health, brain function, immune system well-being, lower the risk of breast, colon, and prostate cancer and also protect from heart attack and stroke. Caviar has been recommended to patients recovering from serious surgery and chemotherapy because it aids healing processes thanks to its high hemoglobin content. Salmon caviar has only 290 calories per 100 grams which makes it low-calorie food.

One serving of caviar has an adult’s daily requirement of nutrients. A tablespoon of red caviar can be used to replace fish oil capsules or tablets that children don’t usually like. Consuming fish and fish roe is very important for embryo and child’s development because it has high concentration of protein that is essential for growth; also Vitamin D regulates the levels of calcium and phosphorus and the mineralization and growth of bones.

Caviar is not only appreciated for its high nutritional significance but it’s also a favorite gourmet food.

The most luxurious and expensive types of caviar come from wild sturgeon species: Beluga, Ossetra, and Sevruga living in Caspian Sea.

There are different ways of serving caviar. The simplest way of course is to just eat it with a non-metal teaspoon directly from the little tin or jar it comes in.

For a dinner party a little bit of caviar can be placed on a ceramic or mother of pearl spoon with a small leaf of coriander and a gentle squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

A classically Russian tradition of eating caviar is to spread it on a crepe, topped with sour cream, it is a wonderful meal starter to grace any event.

Another excellent way to enjoy caviar is to spread it on buttered toast.