The FDA is combating food fraud

At U.S. dinner tables, food may be a fraud.
"Food fraud" has been documented in fruit juice, olive oil, spices, vinegar, wine, spirits and maple syrup, and appears to pose a significant problem in the seafood industry. Victims range from the shopper at the local supermarket to multimillion companies, including E&J Gallo and Heinz USA.

Trendsetting and breathtaking, Caviar Merchant Company will be showcasing at one of the most extravagant and unique outdoor luxury events of "South East Hamptons" at the exclusive Eagles Nest Lodge in North Carolina between July 2nd and 4th.

The Synergy On The Mountain Experience is the result and creativity of Chad Everett, founder and CEO, of Galaxy Production’s creative finger on the pulse of new trends and innovations before they become realities. Born to entertain, his artistic and theatrical background have brought him numerous awards and accolades over the years.

Read more about this upcoming event and how Nature, art, and entertainment will unite as one for this unique once in a lifetime adventure.

The Future of Caspian Beluga Caviar

A first-of-its-kind study of a Caspian Sea beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) fishery demonstrates current harvest rates are four to five times higher than those that would sustain population abundance. "This is the first time that anyone has calculated sustainable harvest limits for Caspian Sea beluga sturgeon and compared them to present fishing pressure," said Dr. Phaedra Doukakis, Senior Research Scientist with the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University and lead author of the study.

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Is Sturgeon Caviar Hala or Kosher?

The main factor to determine whether Caviar is Halal and Kosher is for the Sturgeon to have scales. It's been documented that sturgeons do have micro scales. Caviar is the roe of sturgeons, fish belonging to the order of Acipenseriformes, which comprises more than two dozen species.

Click here to read more here about how Caviar became Halal

The definition of a Traditional Osetra Caviar

The New York Times has an article (Click Here to Read) about this question, written by Florance Fabricant, a renowned writer and investigator well known in the circles of Caviar Merchants worldwide.

Osetra Caviar Also sometimes spelled as oscietra oscietre, osscietre, ossetra, asetra, osiotr, oscetra, etc.. actually means " Sturgeon" in Russian.

With this article in mind, we proudly offer a 100% Pure Russian Osetra, fresh and Imperial, imported exclusive for the most prestigious Caviar Lovers in the world.

River Beluga Caviar ® Fresh Import

The highest quality Caviar in the world is always accompanied with the name of Iran, and today we offer Iranian Processed Caviar. We've recently had a fresh import of the finest Huso Dauricus Sturgeon, branded as River Beluga Caviar ®, this River Beluga is the closest high quality Caviar comparable to Caspian Beluga, the Huso Huso Sturgeon.

Processed by SHILAT specialist and Salt Master Toufani, this Caviar maintains a bold firm and large pearl, smooth buttery flavour, and a creamy texture that is most distinct in high grade Caspian Caviar.

Our River Beluga Caviar ® Ranks as one of our favourite and most exquisite selections, exclusive, scarce, and supreme.

Pure Gold. 100% Pure Russian Imperial Osetra

In the pursuit of perfection, we're now able to make history. For almost two decades our partners in Israel have been developing the stronghold to produce Osetra Caviar from Russian Sturgeon caught wild in the Caspian Sea. Today, Caviar Galilee has more than 40,000 live Russian Sturgeon breeding in the most advanced, yet natural setting.
We now call this Karat ® Osetra Caviar

This Caviar doesn't compete in the realm of other farmed Osetra, but with wild Caspian & Iranian Caviar. Taking into consideration the factors at hand, our specialist have concluded that Karat Osetra is currently the best Caviar in the world.

• Species::: This is a 100% Genuine Russian Osetra Sturgeon.

• Sustainability::: Produced under the most rigourous quality standards, freshest spring water source, and highly educated team, this Caviar is amazing.

• Pure Imperial Quality::: This Caviar consistently maintains large buttery gold and amber pearls. Unmatchable.

• Origin & Production Methods::: Karat ® Osetra is raised with spring water flowing from the Dan River. This drinking quality water-source results in a smooth taste. Some other Caviar are farmed in warehouse settings or uncertain host nations.

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Our specialist pack each jar per order and send this Caviar fresh overnight.

From Venice, with Love. Italian Caviar is quite impressive

Italian Caviar Company, Iran Darya has been in Caviar distribution for over 3 decades. One of the largest and most prestigious Caviar companies in Europe, Founder & Owner Mr. Zohouri has undertaken the art of crafting a delightful Caviar. Today, Caspian Salt masters and experts from SHILAT have been flying to Venice, in order to process and oversee the development of the highest quality Baerii Osetra Caviar. This Caviar derives from the Siberian Sturgeon, and is made by artisinal experts, notably Salt Master Toufani.

The Caspian Specialist spend about 15 days in Italy per every production period. During this time the secret technique and ancient traditions in selecting, grading, salting, curing, and mixing the delicate pearls take place. The ultimate result is Caviar made by the same specialist whom oversee the production of Iranian Royal Asetra and other fine wild Caspian Caviar.

Our latest import from Fall 2009 has been processed and we are very eager to share this prestigious Caviar with our Caviar Lovers.

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Astrakhan Processed ® American Caviar Prix d'Elite in the European Seafood Exposition.

Our Wild American Sturgeon Hackleback, American Spoonbill Paddlefish and American Black Bowfin have been all awarded with praise at the European Seafood exposition in Brussells, Belgium – the world’s largest and most prestigious seafood event.

Our American Caviar have a similar taste and texture to Caspian Caviar, but are moderately priced and more accessible. This delicacy is available in several pack sizes and processed with traditional Caspian techniques.

The Seafood Prix d’Elite New Products Competition was created to recognize the best new seafood products of the year developed for the European market. A group of seafood experts judge each entrant on taste, originality, convenience, packaging, market potential and nutrition.

Black Gold. The future of Beluga Caviar.

Within the last century, caviar has become synonymous with luxury and wealth, a characterization that has evolved from the time when it was so plentiful that it was given away like peanuts at American bars. But as the popularity of caviar increased, the population of the sturgeon fish decreased, and, governed by the rules of supply and demand, prices skyrocketed, further enhancing the appeal among the upper levels of society.

Today, we've developed plants for the future. With the sole import of live Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga Sturgeon to the US, we pave the way for the future.

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Caviar Kings. INSIDE THE CARTELS THAT BUILT EMPIRES AND DESTROYED SPECIES.

Like nearly every other luxury in the world, caviar is tinged with hues of danger. It has the reek of gangsters and the taste of a dying species. Now, with exclusive access to multiple federal investigations, Simon Cooper reveals just how far greed will take those who seek Russia’s black gold.

If you would abolish avarice, you must abolish its mother, luxury.—Cicero

In a crackdown on smuggling and poaching in the Caspian region, border guards seized 1.6 tons of contraband black caviar in the first quarter of the year. Guards intercepted 1,232 pounds en route to the United Arab Emirates. Fake bills accompanying the cargo suggested that local customs officials were involved. —The London Observer Service.

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