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.

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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.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor