Royal Beluga

The largest pearls in caviar, with a creamy, buttery depth.

Royal Beluga comes from the Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), the largest of all sturgeon species and the slowest to mature in Admiral's range, taking more than 20 years. Its pearls measure 3.2mm and above, ranging from bright grey to charcoal and dark silver. The flavor is creamy and buttery, with a subtle nuttiness and a gentle brine. Beluga is best enjoyed simply, so nothing competes with its texture.

Species details

• Species: Huso huso
• Maturity: 20+ years
• Fish weight: 100–300kg
• Pearl size: 3.2mm+
• Color: bright grey, charcoal, dark silver
• Flavor: creamy, buttery, subtly nutty and briny

How to enjoy it
Serve well chilled on a mother-of-pearl spoon, on its own or on a plain blini. Avoid strong accompaniments that mask its delicate flavor.

FAQ

What does Royal Beluga taste like?
Creamy and buttery, with a subtle nuttiness and a gentle briny finish. The large, soft pearls are its signature.

Why is Beluga caviar so prized?
The Beluga sturgeon takes more than 20 years to mature, the longest of any species in Admiral's range, and it produces the largest pearls of all.

What's the difference between Beluga and Osetra?
Beluga pearls are larger (3.2mm and above) and grey to dark silver, with a creamy, buttery flavor. Osetra pearls range from amber to olive and golden brown, with a more nutty character.