Caviar Vs. Roe; What Is The difference Between The Two

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If you follow bougie culinary media, you might’ve heard of caviar and roe.

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They’re both used in reference to fish eggs.

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So what’s the difference between the two?

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Roe means fish eggs, it is kind of an umbrella term.

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However, Caviar is a very specific type of roe.

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Caviar comes from a type of fish called sturgeon.

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Sturgeons are raised by harvesters for about 10 years before they are killed for their expensive eggs.

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Roe is harvested from common fishes like tuna, trout, etc.

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Would you ever want to try it?

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