Loft’s River Beluga Reserve is hybrid caviar produced from Kaluga and Amur sturgeon. It offers large pearls, a firm texture and a mild, buttery flavor reminiscent of traditional Beluga caviar.

No. River Beluga is produced from a Kaluga–Amur hybrid, whereas true Beluga caviar comes from the Huso huso sturgeon. “River Beluga” describes a premium alternative with similarly large pearls and a smooth texture.

It has a fresh, mild and buttery flavor with subtle nutty notes. Its clean, velvety finish and restrained brininess make it approachable for both first-time buyers and experienced caviar enthusiasts.

River Beluga generally offers larger pearls, a milder buttery flavor and a velvety finish. Ossetra has medium-sized pearls and a more distinctly nutty, briny profile. Choose River Beluga for size and smoothness or Ossetra for a more pronounced flavor.

Serve it thoroughly chilled with the container placed over crushed ice. Use a mother-of-pearl, horn, glass or other nonreactive spoon rather than silver utensils.