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Sturgeons are the most valuable fish of the world.
Twenty five species and sub-species of sturgeons have been
identified so far, of which only three species produce caviar, all living in the Caspian
Sea.
The specifications of these valuable Fishes are as follows:
1. BELUGA (HUSO HUSO)
Beluga usually weighs between 75-100 Kilograms and is 2
meters long. It produces about 20 Kilograms of Beluga Caviar and has a life expectancy of
about 100 years. Beluga Caviar has a dark to light gray color, and is large with a
thin shell.
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2. ASETRA (ACIPENSER SP.)
Asetra on the average, weighs 20 Kilograms, is 1.5
meters long, produces 4-7 Kilograms of Asetra Caviar, and can live up to 50 years. The
Asetra Caviar comes in dark to light gray and golden colors and has a delicious taste.
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3. SEVRUGA (ACIPENSER STELLATUS)
Sevruga has an average weight of 10 Kilograms, and is
1-1.40
meters long, produces about 3 Kilograms of Sevruga Caviar,
and can live up to 30 years. Sevruga Caviar is dark gray, has small grains and a delicious
taste.
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Iranian Caviar