What Is Caviar & Why Is It So Expensive?

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You must have often seen these tiny black beads used as a garnish on some fancy dish.

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These are essentially fish eggs.

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Have you wondered why caviar is so expensive? Well, here’s the answer.

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The major reason is the amount of time vs the amount of yield you get.

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Meaning, it is an extremely time consuming process to harvest caviar.

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This is because the sexual maturity of the fish plays a huge role.

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Sexual maturity also depends on the kind of fish.

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Further, scarcity of eggs upon harvesting also plays a role.

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Would you want to try it?

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