How to distinguish real caviar from imitation: a simple test

17.12.2024 21:57

Are you going to buy red caviar for the New Year's table? Then this article is for you.

We'll tell you about a simple test that allows you to check the naturalness of red caviar.

How to distinguish real caviar from imitation

As reported by the portal "Roskachestvo" , to check the caviar for naturalness, you need to throw a few eggs into hot water (not boiling water) and carefully crush them.

If the caviar is natural, the water will turn a cloudy whitish color.

The imitation caviar will either color the water the color of the dye or will not melt at all.

Photo: © Belnovosti

To avoid buying counterfeit caviar, you need to carefully study the information on the can.

Natural caviar usually says "salmon caviar". If it says "caviar-fish product" or "caviar product", it is better not to buy the caviar.

The composition should contain only the following ingredients: caviar, salt, vegetable oil and preservatives (salts of sorbic and benzoic acids).

If additives such as carrageenan, alginate, thickeners, and colorants are present, you have an imitation in front of you.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor