How long can caviar be stored in open form? How long and how to properly store red caviar

Sandwiches or tartlets with red caviar have traditionally been decorated with festive tables for many years. This product is not only extremely tasty, but also healthy; it is often purchased for future use.

How to properly store red caviar so that it retains its taste and benefits?

The shelf life of caviar will be influenced not only by the date of its extraction, but also by how competently it was processed. Therefore, you can only purchase this product in trusted stores. At home, the shelf life of this product will also depend on the container in which it is packaged:

1. Tin can. If it is not opened, then you can store the caviar until the date indicated on the jar itself. You just need to put it on the refrigerator shelf. If you have already opened the jar, then you cannot store caviar in it; oxidation processes may begin. In this case, it is better to transfer the caviar to a clean glass container. This delicacy should be consumed within three days.

2. Plastic container. Today, it is increasingly possible to purchase caviar in this type of packaging. The product is stored in it quite well. The container should be thoroughly washed, dried and lubricated with vegetable oil. It must be closed with a tight lid. The delicacy can remain in this state for about a month. But if you open the package, the shelf life is reduced to four days.

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An important factor is the temperature at which red caviar is stored. Ideally, it should lie in the range from -3 to -8 degrees. This is not always possible to achieve, so try to remove the jar of caviar closer to the wall of the refrigerator.

In this case, the caviar should be placed in small plastic containers or bags. Before this, it is recommended to lubricate the container with vegetable oil. Calculate so that one package is enough only for one time. Re-freezing is prohibited.

Remember that eating spoiled red caviar can seriously harm your health, so before purchasing it for future use, read the basic storage rules. Then the festive dinner will bring you a lot of pleasure.

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Red caviar is one of the most favorite delicacies among men and women of all countries. It is served on the table, placed on bread and used as the main component in making tartlets. Naturally, you want to periodically pamper yourself and your loved ones with such a dish, so the question arises whether it is possible to freeze red caviar for storage.

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Is caviar frozen?

Red caviar can be frozen in two ways:

Short-term freezing is carried out in the refrigerator at a temperature of -1 degree. To store it, you need to put it in a jar and place the container on a shelf open. So the product can stay fresh up to three days;
Long-term freezing is carried out in the freezer at a temperature of at least - 18 degrees. The product should be placed in a glass jar and secured tightly with a lid. Shelf life can reach up to 12 months.

Basic rules for freezing

If you want caviar to have a pleasant taste even after long-term storage, you need it Right freeze. There are several features:

If it is necessary to freeze a large amount of caviar, it must be divided into several small portions and placed in containers;
It is not recommended to repeat this procedure several times, as the delicacy will suddenly begin to lose its original appearance;
It is advisable to use glass jars or food containers to store caviar;
The product can be frozen for no more than one year, so the date it was placed in the freezer should be indicated;
If it is necessary to store caviar for more than 12 months, then an antiseptic is added to the container in which the product is located, which can serve as sorbic acid;
You can add a small amount of glycine to the container, it will prevent the eggs from sticking together.

You need to pay close attention to each point of the freezing rule; only in this case can you preserve the freshness of the delicacy for several months.

How to defrost red fish caviar?

You need to know one more, no less important aspect, how to defrost red fish caviar back. If you make a mistake at this stage, then instead of an exquisite delicacy you can get a homogeneous mass consisting of stuck together eggs.

A portion of the delicacy must be carefully removed from the freezer and placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. The first defrosting stage can last from 10 to 12 hours;
Next, you need to place the delicacy in a place with a higher temperature, for example, several shelves higher or on a windowsill. There, the caviar should defrost within one hour;
Now the caviar can be completely defrosted at room temperature.

Beneficial and harmful properties of red caviar

The table below describes the beneficial properties and disadvantages of this product:

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Caviar is one of the healthiest foods for humans, but you need to eat it in small quantities, a maximum of five teaspoons per day.

How to distinguish real caviar from fake

In addition to the question of whether red caviar can be frozen for storage, no less important is the ability to distinguish a natural product from a fake. There are several characteristic signs:

It has a red color and a transparent, smooth shell.

A characteristic sign of a fake is a hard edging that easily bursts with the slightest pressure.

Has no foreign odor.

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If you sniff, you can smell the vegetable oil.

Does not dissolve in boiling water.

Dissolves completely in boiling water.

It has a crumbly appearance.

Often the eggs have mucus on their shells, causing them to stick together.

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Of course, first of all you need to pay attention to the cost. You don’t need to believe in promotions and various lucrative offers; a quality product cannot be cheap. If a suspiciously low price appears on the label, then most likely the buyer is faced with an ordinary fake.

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Methods for storing red caviar

How to store red caviar? This question often arises among lovers of delicacies, when after the holidays part of the jar remains uneaten or it turns out to be profitable to purchase something delicious and you need it to last until the holidays. Let's look at how to preserve a product without losing quality and taste and how long it will be stored.

Cold storage

To preserve caviar, it must be cooled or frozen. According to the current GOST, it must be stored at a temperature from -4 to -6 ° C, and its shelf life cannot exceed 12 months.

In a standard refrigerator, the temperature ranges from +2 to +5 °C, and in a freezer from -18 to -24 °C. Accordingly, no matter how you twist the jar, no matter what shelf you place it on, you won’t be able to achieve the required temperature. Owners of modern refrigerators that have a freshness zone are in a more advantageous position, in which you can set the selected temperature. But losing an entire shelf for the sake of one jar of caviar is absurd, and the quality of other products stored nearby may suffer from negative temperatures.

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You can resort to the “folk method” by placing the jar in a pan with ice and putting it on the top shelf of the refrigerator, while the temperature is really close to the optimal one and in this state, a hermetically sealed jar can be stored for up to a month. But, in my opinion, monitoring the condition of the ice in the pan for a whole month is paranoia, taking into account the fact that without unnecessary movements, the same jar will not spoil in the refrigerator for two weeks.

The shelf life largely depends on the quality of the red caviar itself. According to GOSTs, during production the percentage of table salt is 3-5%; if these proportions are observed, the product begins to freeze only at °C. In a salty environment, many microbes die. Also, when produced according to GOST standards, in factories, sorbic acid is added to caviar (food additive “Varex-2”), I would argue about the benefits of this additive, but as a result of its influence, absolutely all bacteria die. Based on what was written above, the delicacy, salted according to standards, can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed jar for up to 12 months, if the jar was opened, then up to 2 weeks.

If you purchased caviar in a tin can, to increase the shelf life you need to change the container to glass or plastic, because tin oxidizes quickly. When transferring, new dishes must be scalded with brine (salt water), then allowed to cool and laid out the caviar. Neither oil, nor salt, nor any antiseptic should be added. Caviar is lubricated with oil in the markets to give it a marketable appearance; it does not affect the shelf life.

Conclusion: my advice is to store caviar in the refrigerator, but remember that in this case it is better to eat it as quickly as possible, because... After opening the jar, every day it loses its beneficial properties. And under no circumstances should you consume a product, no matter how much of it is left, if it smells unpleasant, has a specific taste, its appearance does not inspire confidence, or the expiration date has simply expired.

Is it possible to freeze red caviar?

There are times when it is necessary to preserve caviar at home for a long time; there are not many options here: wither or freeze. When it comes to salted caviar, freezing is the only way.

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Opinions on this issue are mixed. On the one hand, in our country the requirements for storing food products prohibit them from being frozen twice, on the other hand, the entire Far East, Sakhalin and Kamchatka freeze delicious food every year. Let's figure it out.

During the fishing season, the so-called shock freezing is used on fishing vessels, in which the caviar is salted and placed in sealed containers, most often these are five-cubic barrels or polymer buckets. Next, the temperature in the freezer is set from -19 to -23°C; according to documents, goods processed in this way can be stored for up to 2 years. The question arises, why not repeat the same thing at home, since the temperature in the freezer is just from -18 to -24°C? The answer is simple. Your caviar has already been thawed once. And as GOSTs prescribe, repeated freezing is unacceptable.

But who can guarantee that caviar after shock freezing was defrosted only once? How many points did it go through before falling into your hands? On a ship, in a factory, in a warehouse, during transportation, in a wholesale warehouse, in a store warehouse, on the counter, is the required temperature always maintained? I doubt. I do not urge anyone to violate storage standards, simply guided by personal experience, I can assure you that it is possible to store caviar in the freezer, the main thing is to know how to do it correctly.

But there is nothing complicated.

1. The basic rule is to pre-package the product into containers necessary for further use, having thought in advance how many containers you will need, because After freezing at home, you definitely shouldn’t refreeze the caviar.

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2. If the caviar has already given juice, and this indicates a low quality product or a violation of the storage method, it makes sense to replace the brine. To do this, you need to pour salt into boiling water until it stops dissolving (folk method, if raw potatoes float, then the brine is ready). The caviar must be poured onto cheesecloth and dipped into cold brine several times. You shouldn’t get carried away with the process, because... You can over-salt the product. Keep in mind that when caviar is salted at home, it is soaked for an average of 15 minutes, but you simply wash it.

3. After this, after washing the jar with brine, you need to carefully move the caviar. The container should be washed, and not filled with salt water.

4. Place supplies in the freezer.

5. Personally, I froze red caviar for a maximum of 11 months. As a result, after defrosting there was no loss of quality. The main thing is to defrost it in a cold place, such as a refrigerator. According to the technology, salted caviar will melt at °C, but +2 to +5 °C is enough for it to thaw without loss of taste and appearance.

Perhaps many will disagree with me, because... There are as many proponents of freezing as there are opponents. For my part, I can add that I have been involved in caviar for more than 16 years, I have participated and am participating in both production and transportation, I will be glad to hear your opinion on this issue.

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Summarizing

Red caviar is a wonderful delicacy; it is unique in its taste and nutritional value, and even if you know how to store it correctly, it is best to consume it immediately after purchase. This way you are more likely to protect yourself from the possibility of receiving a low-quality product. I would like to add that the most delicious caviar is “five-minute” caviar, prepared immediately after the fish is caught. I wish everyone to try it, then you will understand how not to store caviar, it cannot be compared with a really fresh product.

Good day! Thank you very much, your article helped me a lot in resolving the issue of freezing caviar. You are convincing) I will safely freeze the product according to the rules listed above.

Glad to help :) I froze 20 kg myself for the new year

where do you live? I’m coming to you with chacha

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Are you in Kamchatka? Chacha is made in the south, where there are a lot of grapes :) it’s a long drive to get to me :)

Good afternoon, tell me, that is, if I understand correctly, if I know for sure that my caviar has never been frozen, I can safely transfer it into jars washed with brine and put it in the freezer. Should I just change its location from the freezer to the refrigerator on the thirtieth of December, and not worry that I will have a mess of an incomprehensible taste on the New Year’s table?)))

I apologize for not answering for a long time, your comment somehow went unnoticed. I will say that I do this and all my friends store caviar this way; when defrosted correctly, it is practically indistinguishable from frozen caviar. And believe me, 90% of caviar from Sakhalin and Kamchatka comes to you deep frozen.

Tell me, please, what kind of salt should I use to prepare brine?

Only the big one. Factories purchase according to GOST R0. You can buy any kitchen utensil from the store, the larger the better.

I ordered 2 cubes of Red Caviar, 13 kg each, frozen, sent by a transport company! It was 20 days before me!

I took it today, opened it, and there the upper half of the caviar is normal, a little wrinkled, as if old, and underneath there is juice, just red juice! What can be done? The caviar won’t take the juice already??

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I don’t want to teach bad things, because... I understand that 25kg is caviar for sale. And by “resurrecting” it with a commercial kit, you will turn a useful product into something bordering on poison. In fact, the supplier set you up, because... I think he knew that frozen caviar needed to be thawed at low temperatures, but he sent the package anyway. Red juice is your caviar, which has ruptured due to a sudden change in temperature, incl. Be prepared for the fact that you have already lost half the bucket. In order to give the residues a marketable appearance, it is necessary:

1. Make a weak brine, about 500g of coarse salt per 5l of water

2. Cool it to room temperature

3. Pour 1-2 kg of caviar into a colander or sieve and rinse there in a circular motion for 5 minutes; if more, the caviar will be salted.

4. Dump the washed caviar onto cheesecloth, hang it to drain for 4-6 hours, or simply leave it in a colander.

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5. After settling, roll the caviar on gauze, remove the blood and lopanets, then transfer to jars.

6. There is no need to pour anything into jars; after this treatment, the caviar is well preserved and takes on a normal appearance (the wrinkled eggs are stretched because the film is compressed around the core under the influence of salt)

7. If you are going to store caviar for more than a month, add a Japanese antiseptic; if you can’t buy it, then at least Chlorhexidine gluconate or an aspirin tablet (grated into powder) for 2 kg of caviar.

8. If you are going to sell right away, you can apply a cotton swab with olive oil; this will give it a marketable appearance and will not affect the taste or benefits in any way.

I hope my advice will help in some way, if you have anything, write me on Skype or email, the details are in the contacts section.

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P.S. It is very important that the brine is cooled, the caviar is cooked at a temperature of 42 degrees, and the percentage of salt must be higher than 3%, otherwise the caviar will turn white, incl. Test the batch on a spoon for color before dipping. Just don’t just dip it, but rinse it for 5 minutes and then evaluate the result.

Thank you very much for your good advice! I will definitely do as you say! It’s immediately obvious that the man knows his business and is an expert in it!

you do it first, get the result, then thank me :) And ideally, send pictures step by step so that I could add to the article and it would help other people.

Good afternoon A week before the New Year, they will bring me a weight of chum salmon caviar in a plastic container. I want to give 0.5 kg to my relatives for the holiday table, but I will have to carry it for 8 hours in a stuffy train carriage, where the temperature is below 30 degrees. I’m racking my brain on how to keep it tasty and presentable: freeze it and put it in a thermal bag or glass jar and pour it with olive oil.

There is definitely no need to freeze it; freezing is a blow to quality. You shouldn’t pour oil either, this is a market method, they lubricate the caviar a little to make it shine, but this does not affect the storage time. I think the best option is to buy a thermal pack or ask the conductors to put the caviar in the refrigerator. 10 hours is not a long time for caviar; it will not spoil in such a time, even if it is made without an antiseptic. The main thing is to transfer it with a clean spoon into a sterile container. And try to close the jar in such a way that the amount of air in it is minimal.

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How glad I am that I came across your site! Thank you very much for the advice. I'll look for a good thermal package.

No reason. If necessary, I can give you the number of the fish technologist at my plant. He will explain the details.

Thanks for the offer 🙂 The fact is that the caviar will be delivered already packaged in 0.5 packs. I'll open the jar to taste it with a clean spoon before transporting it, and then put it in the refrigerator before the train. I think there are no subtleties here and I wouldn’t want to bother the technologist over trifles. I’d rather bookmark your site, sometimes questions arise related to caviar, and on the Internet there is the same dubious advice, reprinted by each other’s sites, compiled by no one knows who.

Thank you very much for your clear recommendations. Yesterday I bought caviar and looked for information on the Internet. I received a bunch of advice that was very similar to each other, but somehow they didn’t inspire confidence. I will do as you recommend. I also bookmark the site. Thanks again.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE

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Thank you. > bookmark!

So I don’t understand how to freeze caviar from Kamchatka and how to properly defrost it

It’s possible, I don’t want to repeat myself. Just put it in the freezer, and when you want to eat, put the jar in the refrigerator to defrost the day before

And if caviar is opened in a plastic jar, but you want to save the leftovers for two weeks, is it possible to freeze it? Or will it no longer be the same and it’s easier to throw it away right away?

If it is in normal condition at the time of freezing, then it can be frozen.

Please tell me how to properly salt caviar in large quantities and freeze it, I need to travel for 3 days by train, what should I do?

I would advise you to think about a refrigerator. The salting process does not depend on the volume of caviar, the only thing is that you can increase the amount of salt to 4.5% and buy a Japanese caviar antiseptic. You can also add salt using the pressed method, and place the caviar in containers on the spot.

Tell me, if the caviar is only from fish and there is no way to salt it, can it be frozen and then put in order?

It’s possible, on ships they often freeze caviar in racks, after which it is prepared at the enterprise. But keep in mind that in order for the joint not to leak, the temperature must always be negative throughout the entire transportation route.

Thanks for the advice, if you can tell me more: what is a yastyk? And is it possible to defrost it by salting it and freeze it again, can it then be packaged in a vacuum and when to add an antiseptic is it harmful for children. WHAT IS THE SAUCE METHOD. I'M JUST BEGINNING TO GET TO KNOW THIS BUSINESS ASK NO ONE TO CONSULT NO ONE YOUR SITE FOR I AM A FIND THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Yastik is a film in which caviar is located and removing it from there is not easy; it is the most labor-intensive process at the entire manufacturing stage. People call this activity “rattling caviar.” If you have frozen eggs, you will suffer without a good screen. That’s why I suggested salting it directly with the berries. I’m not sure that somewhere in factories they use this type of salting, but residents of the Far East salt this way quite often. In my opinion, the appearance is not very good, because... Eating caviar with film is not usual, but the taste is in no way inferior to ordinary granular caviar.

Regarding the harm of an antiseptic, the main thing is that it does not contain methenamine. That's why I recommended Japanese antiseptics based on sorbic acid and sodium benzoate. The effect of the latter on the body cannot be called positive, but the harm from it is much less than from formaldehyde.

If you decide to vacuum pack and freeze, this is a very good option. But everything depends on the temperature during transportation. The shelf life of products will also decrease.

Please answer the comment in full: about vacuum, what is the PRESS method

The SAUSH method is when you salt the caviar directly in the eggs. After salting, sodium nitrite is added, which gives the caviar color and elasticity to the grain. After which you can pass the product through the screen. As a result, the loss per lopanets is much less than when working with once frozen raw materials and the appearance remains at its best.

What if the eggs are frozen? Is it possible to use this method?

It’s better to write to me by email, indicate what volume of raw materials you have, what form and condition it is in, where and how long it takes to transport it, whether there are conditions for processing and transportation. I will consult with the technologist and write back to you

Where can I buy a sieve?

I won’t be lazy, I’ll take a photo now and you’ll understand where they buy it :)

Sell me one like this

are you talking about the rattle? :) it’s homemade, when I go on vacation I take it with me so I can prepare a bucket for home. This tool is not suitable for industrial scale :)

Is it possible to immediately freeze caviar during extraction and then defrost it and salt it, and what to do next? Can it be frozen again?

You can freeze it right away and then defrost it and add salt. You can’t freeze it again, at least according to GOST standards. Then it should be packaged and stored at appropriate temperatures.

The scale is not so much industrial as it is to support the pants, please tell me can I talk to you on Skype?

I think it’s possible, give me your contacts, we’ll find time to talk tomorrow.

I’ll come home from work now and write to you……….THANK YOU!

It’s better to transfer the caviar into a glass jar so that there is as little free space as possible. Add two tablespoons of odorless oil. Hello, can you please tell me if the caviar in a plastic container is sent by mail within a week, will everything be okay?

According to all the standards known to me, caviar cannot be transported in this way. Regarding the oil, I wouldn’t do that either.

Hello. I kept the caviar in a plastic cube, in a store refrigerator (with doors at the top), fresh frozen, turned off the lights, stood in the switched off refrigerator for 3 days, then I came and turned it on, I’m waiting until it freezes again, what are my chances?)

If we are talking about a cube of 50 kg, then your chances are 100%, the caviar is definitely not lost, the maximum you will get is 10%, but most likely less

Good afternoon, the question is, it’s summer, it’s hot, 10 jars in tins should be sent to relatives, they will travel 15 hours on the bus, will the caviar survive? Thank you in advance

According to GOST 18173, it is impossible. From experience, reinforced concrete cans are the most reliable container for transportation. Once I was flying through Sochi to Moscow and decided to stay at sea, the caviar didn’t fit in the refrigerator, I had to leave the box with the jars in the utility room for 14 days. In the end, nothing happened to the product. If the container had been different, 100% of the caviar would have disappeared. But it’s still up to you to decide, I don’t want to take responsibility, I don’t think the GUESTS are written by fools.

Hello. In the fall I made it for five minutes and froze it. Now I take it out and defrost it in the refrigerator, but it gives a lot of juice, almost half a jar (packed in 0.5 packs) and the salt is practically not felt, please tell me what can be done to get rid of the juice and make a little pickles? Thank you.

Hello. Usually the five-minute one is eaten immediately; this recipe does not provide for storage. Because There is very little salt in the composition; moisture is practically not removed from the caviar. As a result, during the defrosting process, the eggs burst. Here I can only advise you to wash the residue in brine, the process was described above in the comments. This way you will get rid of the lopants and the grain will be salted. But after long-term storage of five minutes, I think the quality will be very low.

Got it, thank you very much. I'll try to wash it tomorrow.

I have one more question. Please tell me how many minutes you need to keep in the brine when preparing for the winter so that the caviar does not turn out too salty, and what temperature the brine should be when cooking.

The brine should be cold. A common mistake is when people cook caviar warm without waiting for it to cool completely. When the brine has cooled, a thin film of saline solution appears on the surface. For long-term storage, I leave the caviar in for about 20 minutes. Much depends on the size of the eggs. If you salt caviar for yourself, in small quantities, then the easiest way is to put your hand in the bowl and stir the caviar there; if it is salted, it will become elastic and a characteristic sound will appear when it hits the walls of the dish. Although this method of determining readiness is more suitable for those who are not salting for the first time. I’m planning to write an article on the topic of salting, but I still can’t get around to taking a photo, and it won’t take me long to type out the text.

Thank you very much! I realized my mistakes, I won’t repeat them again, very useful tips.

Hello, please tell me, yesterday I bought a 12 kg female salmon, it contains 2 kg of caviar. I need to salt it for a celebration, but eat it in 4 days, on Saturday September 2. How can I do it, salt only 1 kg or all the caviar at once, but freeze it? It’s in my refrigerator there is a freshness zone with temperature control from -1 to -7°. In general, I need fresh caviar on the table, and save the rest for longer. And also, what is the best way to remove the film? I don’t have a racket or gauze, but look for it That’s it, it’s a waste of time, today will be the day since we pulled the caviar out of the fish. And must the containers and glass jars be sterile? I would be very grateful if you answer, thank you!

Hello, caviar will not spoil in the refrigerator in 4 days, incl. You can salt it all and remove it before the holiday. It is not worth freezing, it is better to store it at a temperature of 0...+3, negative temperatures are not needed, because the shelf life is short. It is better to prepare malosol, which is stored at positive temperatures. For malosol, caviar is dipped in brine for 7-10 minutes. You can remove the film using any available methods, even with a plastic fork, or even with your hands (this is, of course, a painful process, but your volume is only 2 kg)

Thank you very much for your answer, I kept one kg in brine for 10 minutes and put it in jars in the freezer. And I salted the second kg for 15 minutes and put it in the refrigerator until Saturday for the celebration. What did I do wrong? But you yourself wrote that you can have one freeze it once, and then defrost it only in the refrigerator. It’s just that we weren’t going to eat 2 kg in one day, one would be enough for the table, and the second one later!😊

Somehow I didn’t think that 2kg is a lot for the table at one time :) Well done for reading everything carefully and doing everything right.

Thanks for the approval! But it looks like I was in vain to salt the caviar for 15 minutes, we tried it today and it turned out salty and for some reason watery, maybe it’s not ripe, because it’s not dark, but light, and there are darker dots in the eggs, like as if the embryos had not yet grown and filled the entire ball. In general, this was my first experience, maybe I did something wrong? I separated the film with a mixer, maybe I crushed it too much? When I dried the caviar there were white films, I removed them, Maybe it was crushed eggs? Well, in general, maybe something can be done to make it not so salty? Thanks in advance!

Please tell us how you were able to separate the caviar with a mixer? :) This is the first time I’ve heard of this method. Regarding salting, 15 minutes is the optimal time if the caviar will be stored. Of course, there will be embryos; this is what distinguishes real caviar from artificial caviar. The color of caviar depends on the fish, for example, chum salmon is very light, and coho salmon, on the contrary, is dark red. Films are Lopana, you understood everything correctly. Usually, after salting, the eggs are dumped on gauze and rolled around until the lopanets and blood are separated from them, then the caviar is suspended in gauze so that the brine drains and it does not end up with liquid. I hang it up for 5-6 hours, while my friends hang it up for a day, it’s a matter of taste.

Hello! You know, the need for invention is tricky, there is a video on the Internet on how to separate the film with a mixer. They also write a way to put caviar in gauze in boiling water, supposedly then the film rolls up and easily separates, but I decided that this is how you can cook caviar, so I decided to take a chance with a mixer. And you know, it turned out, of course, apparently some of the eggs burst, maybe that’s why it turned out a little runny, or maybe I didn’t dry it completely, I didn’t stand it for so long, I watched a video on the Internet that after rolling in gauze, it’s almost immediately put into jars. Yes and yesterday I read that in order to remove excess salt, you need to pour warm boiled water over the caviar for 5 minutes. Drain the water and after 10 minutes, you can eat it, I tried it on a small volume, 100 grams somewhere, and it’s really better, not so salty. Only more ,we bought wild salmon, maybe that’s why the taste of caviar and salted meat is a little strange, it gives off a little bit of mud, is this normal? Maybe because it’s wild? I’m sorry that I’ve been tormenting you for so long with my questions!🙂

If you decide to wash the caviar, you need to eat it immediately; it will spoil in 1-2 days. It is better to rinse with cooled water, no higher than 42 degrees, because... The whites in the caviar will coagulate (it will be cooked). Regarding boiling water, this is complete nonsense, don’t even try to do that :) Almost all wild salmon, with the exception of trout and salmon. The rest, even if they are bred by humans, graze in the sea and come to their place of birth to spawn. The fish shouldn’t give off mud, are you sure you had a carcass without redness? What kind of fish? Is she caught in the ocean?

Good afternoon. The caviar was delivered in a 1L plastic box. Can I package it in glass baby food jars and store it in the freezer?

There will be nothing for the jars. They won't crack from the cold.

Hello, according to regulations, caviar cannot be frozen twice. If it has not been frozen before, then of course you can package it. The main thing is to observe sterility when packaging, because... Caviar is a rather finicky product.

Thank you, but I was more interested in the question about glass jars, they won’t burst in the freezer with caviar.

I won't give you any advice here. At the factory, we have long switched exclusively to polymer containers; glass is expensive and not reliable. I heard they used to go to specials. containers made of glass, but during all the time I have been working I have not seen such containers. For home storage I use 1\0.5l plastic containers. Based on logic, glass jars may well burst, because... In the freezer the brine will turn into ice. If you store in the refrigerator, you can use any container.

Thanks for answers. This means I won’t use glass jars, only plastic containers.

Good evening. We bought 30 kg of caviar and put it in the refrigerator with a temperature of minus 4. The caviar has “set”... It’s frozen... we want to save it until December... Tell me, is this its normal condition at minus 4. It will defrost, will everything be okay with it?

Good night. I can answer based on GOSTs, at -4...-2, caviar is stored for 2.5 (without antiseptic), 9 months (with it). The quality of the caviar is also important, in your case the percentage of salt. By the word “frozen,” I understand that it did not turn into absolute ice? If not, then it will be saved and everything will be fine.

Good evening. Do you sell and ship caviar to the regions? if yes please call me ******** thanks in advance

my contacts are here..., I hid your number just in case, I’ll call you back

Good day!

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Good afternoon Please tell me how to deliver salted caviar packaged in a plastic 1 liter bucket, it will take me 10 days to get there by train. I want to bring it as a gift, I’m afraid it will spoil. Thank you!

It all depends on the antiseptic. If the caviar is on varex, it must be kept in a refrigerator for 10 days. If it goes to BNK, I don’t think it will get there. Ideally, without defrosting, you should put it in the freezer with the conductors. Then 100% everything will be fine.

Good afternoon, please tell me I brought red caviar and on the way the bucket burst and the juice leaked out! And she became a little dry, what should I do?

You can add 5 grams of oil (You can take any oil, sunflower, peanut, olive, the main thing is odorless and tasteless. Just not palm oil.) and 1 gram of glycerin per 1 kg of caviar and mix. This will give it a marketable appearance.

What you call juice is lopanets with brine, there should not be much of it, when the caviar flows - this is a sign of low quality.

Hello. They brought them to Khabarovsk caviar (not industrial, made in-house) 1 kg. We put it in a plastic container, how can we store it for two months? In a refrigerator?

It will disappear in the refrigerator without antiseptic; it must be frozen.

Hello! Please tell me how to preserve red caviar at home for the New Year if it is in a plastic container? Put it in the freezer and put it on the refrigerator shelf the day before? Or is there no chance and we need to eat now?

Last week I defrosted the last jar of spring poutine. It was in the freezer for 6 months. Well preserved. Feel free to freeze, defrost in the refrigerator, nothing will happen to the caviar, don’t worry

Thank you very much for the answer!

Surely I should have signed the names, otherwise it’s not clear, I only communicate with anonymous people :)

Good afternoon You write that you have been making caviar for many years. Do you sell it? How can I buy it from you?

Good afternoon Olga. 90% of the products are bought by Moscow, even before the start of Putin. In September, I ship caviar by refrigerated truck. We sell what remains on the domestic market, in Kamchatka. Sometimes I send mini-parties to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but there are nuances. First of all, it's vet. certificate required for registration of F-4 (F-5i), without it there can be problems at the terminals. But it makes no sense to make it for a batch of 50 kg, because... She is standing. The second nuance is the cost of delivery, the board charges 350 rubles per kilogram (delivery within 1 day). And do the math yourself, documents + transportation = red caviar, at the price of black caviar. incl. Buying from me is not the best option.

Hello, I want to take several containers of 14 kg of chilled caviar. Medium salt, there is an additive E200 and E 211. But I can store it on a glazed balcony. Temperatures can range from -6 to + 6. Will it not spoil before New Year's Eve (containers are tightly closed)? Thanks for the answer.

Hello, -6 - +6 are terrible storage conditions. Think for yourself, the caviar will be defrosted once a day. Spoil the product. Medium salt is defrosted at -1..-2 degrees, you need to store it either in the refrigerator at 4..6 degrees, if for a short period of time, or freeze for long-term storage

Valentina. I read everything in good faith, was impressed, but still didn’t understand how best to do it: freeze fresh, and then defrost and salt, or salt, and then freeze. We are talking about only 300 grams, but I want

Hello. Of course, it’s better to pickle it right away and then freeze it.

thank you very much, now everything is clear

Hello! I have a question! We bought black caviar in a tin; naturally, it was already frozen on the ship. During the 8-hour flight (my husband took me by plane), she became exhausted. Unfortunately, there is no opportunity to eat it now (I’m pregnant, and as far as I know the air is dangerous due to possible listeria). Please tell me if it is possible to freeze it again. The jars have not been opened; they are hermetically sealed.

Thanks in advance for your answer!

Hello, unfortunately I can’t answer you, because... I’ve never dealt with black caviar and I don’t know either GOST standards, the manufacturing process, or storage conditions.

Hello! Please tell me. We bought red caviar on 11/13 and foolishly put it on the bottom shelf in the closet (where the canned food is), and only today we remembered about it (11/19) and immediately put it in the refrigerator. Could something happen to her during this time? Will it last in the refrigerator until the new year?

Sasha, each such case is private. After all, I don’t know the storage temperature on the bottom shelf in the closet; I also don’t know the percentage of salt, or the quantity and presence of antiseptics in the product. I can say offhand (very approximately) that the average salting is stored for about 2 weeks at a temperature of 10+ degrees. I can advise you to simply open the jar and smell the contents. Also look at the color of the grain and evaluate the consistency. Spoiled caviar almost immediately smells very strongly, the eggs darken (initially in the area of contact with air), the caviar becomes soft, bursts and mucus appears at the bottom of the jar. If your caviar has not spoiled, I recommend freezing it immediately before the New Year holidays, if it has not been frozen before.

Do I need to take it out of the jar or can I just put it in the freezer? The fact is that today we opened one jar and it is absolutely normal. Maybe you can leave it like that in the refrigerator until then? Or is there still a high risk that it will deteriorate?

Of course you don't need to take anything out. If the caviar is on varex, it will stay in the refrigerator until February, this thing kills all living things. If I was on bnc, sorbine or aspirin, I wouldn’t risk it.

On November 22, we sent 50 kg of sockeye salmon to Yaroslavl, at the request of the seller, I confirm that the caviar is from my factory, premium quality, salt 3.1%, documents are available (according to F-2 and veterinary certificate).

Seller Andrey, 39

Hello. We bought a cube of chum salmon caviar from an ad on Avito, 12 kg, frozen, thawed at zero temperature for two days, the cube was wrapped in a blanket so that we didn’t feel much of a temperature difference when the refrigerator was opened. When we started putting it in jars, the top layer was normal, but the bottom one smelled like rotten eggs and the caviar became somewhat liquid and a little darker than it was on top. Tell me, did we defrost it incorrectly, or did they sell us a low-quality product. And is it possible to do anything with it, or just throw it away?

100% of the caviar was missing. Such “figures” often pour domestos to the bottom so that there is no smell. This season I had the pleasure of communicating with a similar contingent. Sympathize with you. These guys need to be hit in the neck. Nothing can be done with such products. If the caviar darkens, it means it’s gone. But those who sold it to you can teach you how to “resurrect” the product; in Kamchatka there are a lot of enterprises that buy rotten stuff. My opinion is that money is money, and poisoning people is a crime. There is a place for such businessmen in prison.

Good afternoon Please tell me how long caviar can be stored in a closed plastic container (0.5 kg) in the refrigerator? Will it go bad in 1.5-2 weeks?

If the quality is normal, you don’t have to worry for up to 30 days.

Good afternoon Very useful tips)))) Tell me what is the best thing to do: I bought caviar, 13 kg, 5 barrels. Previously, she was defrosted at a temperature of -4, now she is standing on the balcony, waiting for NG. During the day the temperature is +4, at night -4, this is in one day, then we expect the weather to be 0-5.

It is possible to put it in the refrigerator where the stable temperature is +2+4, but this is “+”. I’m afraid he won’t live to see New Year’s Eve, but at the same time, there’s this difference on the balcony. Thank you)

60 kg is already a volume, I think you have already familiarized yourself with the rules for storing products and understand that it is not worth freezing caviar again. Medium-salted caviar is defrosted at a temperature of -2-3 degrees, with fluctuations of +\- 4, the water constantly changes its state of aggregation. The disadvantages are obvious, the quality is every second defrosting of 15-30% of the lopanets (caviar is 90% water, the ice tears the shell), the more “liquid”, the more destructive the subsequent freezing. Quality - protein molecules are surrounded by water and with each freezing the protein is destroyed, and in your case freezing occurs slowly, which enhances the effect. If there is a barrel on the balcony, then within a day it does not have time to completely freeze/thaw, as a result, the ice formed around the edges damages the still soft products.

Maybe I’m chewing it too much, it’s just that questions of this kind often appear. I hope you decide on the storage method. The only thing I want to note is that you wrote that it was defrosted at -4, but in this case, if the weather conditions are successful (I don’t think there won’t be frost until New Year’s Eve), the caviar has a chance to survive. But there’s no point in taking risks anyway.

i.e., if I understood correctly, then it would be better to put it in the refrigerator where it is stable at +2+4?

Hello, we want to fly to Vladivostok to buy a car and send it on a car transporter. Because You can’t take caviar on a plane, and we won’t have luggage, so the idea crept in to put it in the car, but it will take about 3 weeks to travel, will caviar be preserved in the cold for such a time? We want to take about three kilograms, but what kind of container should we choose, if it is still possible?

You can take caviar on a plane, either as hand luggage or as luggage. Especially 3kg. At a stable temperature below -5, the caviar will not spoil in 3 months; freeze it in advance in the freezer (the lower the temperature, the higher the quality of the freezing).

Hello! How long will red caviar be stored in a tin at room temperature? Or, let’s put it this way, is it possible to send caviar by mail (it will take 2 weeks); It's winter now...

in a tin can and will not spoil in 3 weeks (this is from personal experience, and not according to storage standards). I sent from Kamchatka many times, sometimes the parcel took more than a month.

According to GOST, Tikra is stored at a temperature of -6..-4 for a year. But for some reason it is not written anywhere what the shelf life is at a different temperature, for example +15 degrees? Is the storage range really that tight? There are no other transportation options, even if they reduce shelf life?

GOSTs are prescribed for enterprises; they take into account GOSTs for manufacturing. Based on what the storage temperature and timing are taken. If they describe how long caviar will be stored at temperatures of +15, +16, +17, in space and on board a submarine, then the document will rival in volume the “People of Good Will” by Jules Romain. The range is certainly not strict, but storage temperatures above -2 are extremely undesirable and reduce shelf life by several times.

Hello. Please tell me, we have the following situation: We buy caviar in containers from the factory. Then it is transported to us within three days (frozen). How to properly defrost it and package it? Are there any tricks? And isn’t she getting sporty at the same time? Thanks in advance for your answer.

Hello, now under NG there is no time for the site at all, sorry for the long response. Proper defrosting at -1 degree for 3-5 days, depending on the salting. At home, in the refrigerator it defrosts within 24 hours, without loss of quality and presentable appearance. In terms of packaging, if you are engaged in the business on an ongoing basis, and only pack (without rattling, without squeezing, etc.), the cheapest option is to take a Makis-based machine (special equipment includes the entire line, which is of no use to you). At home, I used to use a “colander” (a large spoon with holes), now I lay it out like the indigenous population :) On a trip I spied a wooden spoon with a longitudinal slot of about 0.5 cm (I’ll post a photo later), plus the fact that wood, unlike does not oxidize from metal, soft material gives less lopant, and thanks to the slot, and not many holes, the spoon does not get clogged, which again reduces the percentage of lopant. I hope I didn’t get carried away by advertising “a banal spoon with a hole” :)

Thank you very much!)

Good afternoon. Please tell me if the caviar arrived from Far East on 09.12. I don’t know in what container, but it came into our hands in a 1kg plastic container, I didn’t open the jar. How to store? I just put it in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf t+2, it will live until New Years. Or better yet, put it in the freezer.

It’s better to remove it without antiseptic, if it survives with it.

Hello! Please tell me, they took 0.5 kg of caviar in plastic, how to save it until the new year? Is it better to put it in glass? And how can she be transported on the train? So that she gets there and doesn’t disappear!

Good evening, I have already answered similar questions many times. There is no need to shift it, why give bacteria access once again. For transportation, it is advisable to freeze it and ask the conductor to put it in the freezer on the train. Packed caviar in the refrigerator will not spoil within 2 weeks.

Good afternoon, we have a similar situation: we bought 2.5 kg of caviar packaged in soft plastic containers of 250g, froze it, last night the refrigerator broke down and defrosted along with the caviar! What to do now, there are 2 weeks until the New Year, how to preserve caviar?

If I were you, I would freeze it again, even though these are against the rules. Unless, of course, when defrosting, the caviar did not turn into jelly, but remained in its normal state. If, during defrosting, a lot of lop has formed and there is a lot of liquid at the bottom, then you need to rinse the product (there are instructions above in the comments) and then freeze it.

Yesterday we received red caviar in a plastic container. I opened it and tried it. Question: can it be frozen until New Year's Eve?

Can. I think it’s even necessary, since you’ve already opened it.

At first glance, everything was fine with her, whole eggs, there was practically no liquid, they froze it, let's hope that everything will be fine with her! Thanks a lot!

Antiseptics have been mentioned many times, could you give information about the necessary and sufficient doses and concentrations individually - Japanese mixture, chlorhexidine, aspirin? Thank you.

This is a very good question, but I can only give an approximate answer, because... This is part of the fish technologist. I think it’s better to check with him so as not to make a mistake.

Hello! please tell me, I bought caviar and decided to check it, I pour boiling water over the whites, the egg whites don’t curl, the caviar doesn’t turn white and when frozen it seems to turn white, the caviar doesn’t melt in boiling water.

It looks like you eat it like the real thing, everything bursts, but the taste is confusing, so I decided to check, no germs are visible, no protein is visible during cooking and freezing (((what kind of nonsense?

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Hello, my website is more of a hobby than a tool. I don't sell anything through him. Maybe that's why I check comments 1-2 times a day. I responded to your letter. Indeed, the situation is not ordinary.

Hello! Tell me, please, I bought coho salmon caviar in September (it was very tasty and fresh) and stored it at -6 ‘ degrees, but when I opened it 2 months later, it acquired a more pronounced fishy smell (as if it gave off fish oil, it turned rancid). What is the reason for this? Is it even possible to store coho salmon for such a long time (sockeye salmon, by the way, also behaves this way during storage) or is it not intended for such storage. Thank you. Regards, Anna

Good evening. Sockeye salmon generally stores very poorly and begins to “leak” in the fall. The fishy smell is the first sign that it’s time to finish eating the caviar; after 1-2 days of refrigeration, bitterness appears, then an aftertaste and viscosity. You did not store the caviar for long, apparently it was not completely frozen, since it has spoiled; the recommended temperature for long-term storage is -18 (freezer). The best stored caviar is pink salmon, chum salmon and chinook salmon. Coho salmon, like sockeye salmon, does not cost very well. But any caviar stays in the freezer for 10 months, this has been proven.

PIKA83, thank you so much for the article!

To your health, since you are writing a comment, it means you have reached the end of the page, there are already 5 times more comments in volume than the article :) We probably need to do something about it, otherwise it’s inconvenient to read.

Thanks a lot. Can you also tell me, please, are the vitamins in caviar preserved at all at minus 18?

Yes, of course, vitamins, as far as I know, are not afraid of frost.

Hello! I wanted some advice! A friend brought Far Eastern caviar, frozen in a plastic container, he defrosted it at home, put it in containers and gave it to us again, and I put it in the refrigerator so that I could defrost it and eat it, but I haven’t opened the mug yet !I want to save it until the New Year! Will it spoil in the refrigerator within a week or can I freeze it back? Thanks in advance!

It is not advisable to re-freeze, if it is not lightly salted, it will last up to 20 minutes, if you are not sure about the salt, it is better to freeze it, so it will survive 100%. As for checking, believe me, you will immediately understand that the caviar has disappeared by smell and appearance. This is a rather finicky product.

And then how to check so as not to get poisoned?

Thanks for the answer! She was defrosted, didn’t give any juice, whole dense eggs! I’ll hope that she’ll survive, it’s just that she’s already been frozen before us 2 times, I don’t think she’ll survive after defrosting 3 times!

Good afternoon Please tell me: caviar in plastic is 0.5, the jar has not been opened. I brought it home in the evening at about 11 pm and forgot to put it in the refrigerator. I cleaned it only in the morning at 6.30. Do I need to take any measures or will nothing happen to her? It looked the same as it was. Thanks in advance for your answer.

what can be done here? caviar is an ordinary product, like sausage :) if it disappears, then the refrigerator will not help. I think there is no need to worry, salty foods do not spoil overnight, of course, if your home is not +30 Celsius

Tell me how and what can be done to save coho salmon caviar from the fishy smell (fish oil) and rancidity. After freezing, the following consequences were discovered (I wrote about this earlier). Or just throw it away now.

It depends on what you understand by the word “save.” You can soak absolutely rotten black caviar in a bathtub, add flavorings, dyes and flavor enhancers, run it in a centrifuge and it will look like an excellent product, but you know what will happen based on its properties. If the caviar has not spoiled, but a slight “smell” has appeared, although sockeye salmon and coho salmon initially have a fishy smell, then it is worth re-rinsing it, I wrote a method above in the comments, the main thing is not to over-expose it in brine, so as not to over-salt it.

Good afternoon. Tell me, if you transfer caviar from plastic into a sterile glass jar under the neck (I understand correctly, there should be as little air as possible) and wrap it in a food cap (to prevent oxidation), close it with an iron lid. Will there be any differences in storage from plastic?

3. I have often noticed that caviar is stored for a very long time in the refrigerator for a couple of months in plastic, and I know for sure that no one has sterilized the plastic. Is this explained by the large amount of chemistry? Urotropin?

4. What kind of caviar is now going without moisture? Beautiful, dry, dense, the plastic spoon breaks. Chemistry or this is how caviar should be. I can attach the photo personally.

Is caviar without moisture worse or better?

1. You wrote everything correctly, if there is no contact between the metal and the acidic environment, oxidation will not occur, incl. cling film is a good choice. The plastic is not transparent, the caviar does not like direct sunlight. Otherwise, there are no differences between glass and plastic.

2. The rate of bacterial growth is directly proportional to temperature. When defrosting, they are activated, so you are re-freezing a product that is no longer fresh. Also, during freezing, proteins, which in structure contain a large percentage of water, are partially destroyed; each repeated freezing increases the percentage of destruction several times. Well, the lopanets is also an unpleasant consequence.

3. It’s chemicals, even if you salt the caviar steeply by 5%, it won’t last in the refrigerator for more than 40 days without chemicals. Tested by experience.

4. It’s difficult to answer here. Many people I know make caviar at home and hang it in gauze for a day. As a result, the caviar turns out to be very dry. At factories they run it through a centrifuge, and as a result, a very small percentage of brine remains. But as a result of storage, the caviar releases “juice” and liquid appears. This is especially true for sockeye salmon; usually it does not cost more than before the New Year, and it flows heavily. Personally, I don't trust dry, glossy products. Because over-washed rotten stuff usually looks like the picture. Even fresh caviar that has been standing for a week has liquid; just use a large spoon to dig deeper into the bucket. But I can also slander the seller, because they could sell you a jar in which caviar was placed from the very top of the cube; the top layer is always dry.

Elena. Thank you very much for your answers. I'm already thinking maybe it's made from Alaskan raw materials. They started sending one like this to our city from Moscow. I saw the whole 25 kg cube. All perfect and on the bottom. I tried it

Delicious. Malosol. So the thoughts crept in. Something is wrong with her. Bright orange. Beautiful. It's a pity that you can't post photos here. I wanted to write to you on VK. Did not work out. Is there any way I can contact you personally? There are a few more questions about caviar.

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write by email or skype petroppavel

Wrap in cling film and close the lid with the iron on top of the film.

Thanks for the answers in advance)

Hello. Can you give me some advice? After two weeks, the caviar, when stored in the refrigerator, began to taste like soap. Ugh…

I don’t understand... either I still got a vein or a worm...

Does sunflower oil taste like soap? I couldn’t even imagine this. Very interesting))) I wanted to throw it away. Then I’ll leave it for face masks.

Your writing is very interesting. And without embellishment. Thank you. Elena.

Good day! My situation is like this, or as in school problems, it is given))) 15 kg of red caviar with little salt, packaged in 0.5 kg in plastic containers. The time from purchase at the factory to delivery is 3 days. Transportation, first 12 hours by car, then 9 hours at the airport, then 2 hours in flight, then 5 hours waiting at the airport, then 4 hours in flight. Then it’s easier; you can leave it overnight at home in the refrigerator or freezer. Transportation of the product will be carried out in a “backpack” type bag)) Please tell me how to solve this problem so that the containers do not become wrinkled, no bursts or liquids arise during this time, and most importantly, the product arrives without spoiling. Maybe put them in boxes first and then in a backpack? The caviar has already been frozen once and I’m afraid that it won’t be possible without re-freezing. Or it will be enough to cover it with bottles of ice for the first stage of transportation (in the car for 12 hours, sometimes it’s even very warm there, there is no trunk). Thank you in advance, you have a lot of useful information

How do I understand that you take caviar from Kamchatka and transport it via Khabarovsk by plane? 3 days of waiting from Ust-Kamchatsk or the north or what?

You really described Maxim as if from a textbook:) In total, it turned out to be 104 hours = 4-odd days (3 of which the caviar is unclear where:)).

It turns out that you have the caviar on your hands for only 32 hours. During this time, it certainly will not deteriorate. No need to freeze. Cover with ice or buy a reefer box. Plastic containers 0.5 are extremely unreliable during transportation. I've probably already sent it 100 times and absolutely always 3-4 jars at the bottom of the box burst, and worse happened. Therefore, take it in your hand luggage. Everyone flies from Kamchatka with bags in the cabin. This is fine. The bad thing about the car is that there is no trunk; 12 hours is certainly not critical, but it will significantly shorten the life of the caviar. In any case, you are transporting the product in violation of all state standards and regulations. The caviar will arrive and will not be lost, but it will not be stored for long after such adventures. I think no more than 5 days in the refrigerator. Upon arrival, either eat immediately or freeze.

Thank you very much, then I’ll think about how best to fold it so that the containers don’t break))) but I’m taking it from the Magadan region and yes, through Khabarovsk. There, I hope, they will let you in with hand luggage in the form of caviar.

Hello! Can you please tell me if the caviar was taken from fresh fish and left in the refrigerator for 1 day, can it still be salted? in fact, we have already salted it, the color is confusing, it is darker than in the jar

We are used to eating such delicacies as red caviar in small portions on holidays. But sometimes incredible luck manifests itself in the form of a parcel with a three-liter jar of delicacy from relatives or the purchase of a large quantity at a favorable price, etc. In this case, the question certainly arises of how to store red caviar at home. There are several tips that will help you maintain the pleasant taste and freshness of the product for a long time.

Product selection

The method of storing red caviar largely depends on the quality of the product. At home, it is impossible to replicate factory conditions, and therefore you should be extremely careful when purchasing in order to preserve the properties of this delicacy for as long as possible. So, when buying, pay attention to the following points:

when buying caviar in bulk, you should pay attention to the presence of small black dots (future fry), which indicates the naturalness of the product;
if you have the opportunity to try the product, pay attention to the fact that the eggs should burst when bitten;
when buying a packaged product, pay attention to the composition: ideally there should be only caviar, salt and vegetable oil and no additives with the prefix “E”;
pay attention to the address of the production facilities - it should be as close as possible to the fishing grounds;
bring the jar to your ear and shake slightly (ideally, no movements should occur inside the container);
Try to avoid buying caviar in plastic containers, as they are quite easy to open.

Shelf life of red caviar

Each product maintains its physical, taste and beneficial properties over a certain period of time. The shelf life of red caviar depends on several factors, namely:

the time that passed from the moment the fish was caught until the eggs were removed from it;
duration of fish processing;
degree of compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards;
conditions for transportation of the finished product.

Of course, in most cases this information is not available to the end consumer, and therefore you have to trust the manufacturer by default. If we are talking about a tin can, then if closed, subject to the correct temperature conditions (4-6 degrees), you can be sure of its safety for 12 months. But after opening the container, the shelf life is sharply reduced to 2-3 days.

Features of storage in a bank

The most popular product on the eve of the New Year and other holidays is red caviar. As a rule, it can be found most often in tin cans on the shelves. If you buy the product in advance, it can be stored for quite a long time within the expiration date. It is recommended to keep caviar in the refrigerator. At the same time, the top shelf is perfect for this (it is better to move the jar closer to the back wall). This storage method is permissible only until the container is opened. After this, with each passing hour, the eggs will lose their beneficial and tasteful qualities due to oxidation. That is why, if you are not going to eat all the caviar at once, you need to transfer it to another container.

Housewives' tricks

Knowing how to store red caviar at home, you can significantly extend the shelf life of this product. So, if you are not able to finish the entire jar at once, you can extend the shelf life of the product for up to a week as follows:

a small glass jar needs to be washed and sterilized, then pour salted boiling water over it;
transfer the caviar into a container, put a couple of lemon slices on top and screw tightly;
Instead of lemon, you can use vegetable oil (preferably olive oil, since it does not have such an intrusive taste and smell as sunflower oil).

Is it possible to freeze red caviar?

If you get your hands on red caviar in large quantities, the question arises about the possibility of long-term storage. So, many people are interested in whether it is possible to freeze red caviar. It is worth noting that this is the simplest, but at the same time, the most undesirable way to store the product, since under the influence of low temperature it loses a number of properties. Nevertheless, this option is allowed.

If everything is done correctly, frozen caviar can be stored for about a year. It is important to consider that this product does not tolerate re-freezing, and therefore it must be prepared in portions. Small plastic food trays are best suited for this. After thoroughly treating them with detergents and salted boiling water, place the caviar into containers. Be sure to close the container with a lid or cover it with cling film.

Subsequent defrosting has some subtleties. So, you should not immediately expose the product to heat. The first stage of defrosting should take place on the refrigerator shelf. And only after this the caviar will be ready to move to room temperature. This will help maintain the maximum properties of the product.

Plastic containers

Sometimes housewives are faced with the question of how to store red caviar. In a plastic jar this is quite acceptable. Of course, the period will not be as long as in the case of tin or glass, but for up to six months you will be able to enjoy a tasty and fresh product. So, when wondering how to store red caviar in a plastic jar, follow these rules:

first of all, the container must be thoroughly washed and doused with brine;
when the jar is completely dry, its walls need to be greased with vegetable oil;
then place the caviar in a thick layer in a container;
if the jar is filled to the top, the product must be covered with an oiled piece of parchment cut to the shape of the jar;
if the caviar does not occupy the entire container, then there is a high probability that it will spoil, and therefore, in order to block the access of air to the product, the jar is filled to the top with vegetable oil;
All that remains is to tightly close the container with a lid and leave it in a cool place.

Canning

Canning is one of the most popular options for storing various products, including red caviar. Glass jars are perfect for this. You should do the following:

prepare the jars in advance (they need to be washed, doused with boiling water and the walls greased with vegetable oil);
Pour water into the pan, put a piece of raw potato in it, and after boiling, start adding salt (after the potatoes float, the brine can be considered ready);
transfer the caviar to a gauze bag and place it in cold brine for a couple of minutes;
wait until the liquid has drained and start putting it into jars (you need to compact it tightly enough, but do not press);
now, so that there is no air left in the caviar, fill it with vegetable oil and close the jar with a lid (nylon or seaming);
In a cool place, caviar will last up to six months.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is worth saying a few words about the benefits of red caviar for the body. It contains huge quantities of iodine, phosphorus, potassium, iron, folic acid, fatty acids, as well as vitamins necessary for humans such as A, E and D. The complex of these substances helps maintain normal metabolism, strengthen bone tissue, strengthen the immune system , preserve vision, and also make your skin, hair and nails beautiful. This product is especially useful for pregnant women. However, it is important to know how to store red caviar at home. After all, only a fresh and high-quality product can be truly useful.

For foreigners, Russia is often associated with vodka, red caviar and bears. In our country, caviar really enjoys well-deserved popularity. How can you not love it if it looks so appetizing, is so tasty and its beneficial properties are superior to almost any meat dish.
How to store red caviar? This question often arises among lovers of delicacies, when after the holidays part of the jar remains uneaten or it turns out to be profitable to purchase something delicious and you need it to last until the holidays. Let's look at how to preserve a product without losing quality and taste and how long it will be stored.

Cold storage

To preserve caviar, it must be cooled or frozen. According to the current GOST, it must be stored at a temperature from -4 to -6 ° C, and its shelf life cannot exceed 12 months.
In a standard refrigerator, the temperature ranges from +2 to +5 °C, and in a freezer from -18 to -24 °C. Accordingly, no matter how you twist the jar, no matter what shelf you place it on, you won’t be able to achieve the required temperature. Owners of modern refrigerators that have a freshness zone are in a more advantageous position, in which you can set the selected temperature. But losing an entire shelf for the sake of one jar of caviar is absurd, and the quality of other products stored nearby may suffer from negative temperatures.

The shelf life largely depends on the quality of the red caviar itself. According to GOSTs, during production the percentage of table salt is 3-5%; if these proportions are observed, the product begins to freeze only at -3 - -4 °C. In a salty environment, many microbes die. Also, when produced according to GOST standards, in factories, sorbic acid is added to caviar (food additive “Varex-2”), I would argue about the benefits of this additive, but as a result of its influence, absolutely all bacteria die. Based on what was written above, the delicacy, salted according to standards, can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed jar for up to 12 months, if the jar was opened, then up to 2 weeks.

Is it possible to freeze red caviar?

There are times when it is necessary to preserve caviar at home for a long time; there are not many options here: wither or freeze. When it comes to salted caviar, freezing is the only way.
Opinions on this issue are mixed. On the one hand, in our country the requirements for storing food products prohibit them from being frozen twice, on the other hand, the entire Far East, Sakhalin and Kamchatka freeze delicious food every year. Let's figure it out.

3. After this, after washing the jar with brine, you need to carefully move the caviar. The container should be washed, and not filled with salt water.

4. Place supplies in the freezer.

5. Personally, I froze red caviar for a maximum of 11 months. As a result, after defrosting there was no loss of quality. The main thing is to defrost it in a cold place, such as a refrigerator. According to the technology, salted caviar will melt at -2 - 0°C, but +2 to +5°C is enough for it to thaw without loss of taste and appearance.

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Summarizing

Red caviar is one of the most delicious delicacies, without which it is impossible to imagine the New Year's table or Maslenitsa. Many people buy it for future use - red caviar is eaten quickly, and an extra jar never hurts. It is very important to store caviar correctly. Poor conditions can affect the taste of the product. The simple rules described below will help you maximize the freshness of red caviar.

Interestingly, 100 years ago red caviar was not considered a delicacy. They ate it not only on holidays, but even during Lent - for example, eggs were mixed into pancake dough. Only in the 2nd half of the last century did red caviar become a symbol of prosperity. Not everyone could afford sandwiches with it.

Nowadays, many different appetizers, tartlets and salads are prepared with red caviar.

Now manufacturers offer a huge selection of caviar. Unfortunately, many jars of the delicacy contain processed caviar that is not of very good quality. It is very important not only to choose a good product, but also to store it correctly.

Where can you store red caviar?

Storing red caviar involves using low temperatures. It is generally accepted that the optimal temperature for storage is from -3 to -8 degrees. Unfortunately, in the refrigerator it ranges from -1 to 0, and in the freezer it reaches -20. The way out of this situation is simple - the caviar is stored in the lower sections, closer to the wall.

Despite the fact that experts believe that it is not worth freezing red caviar, many housewives use this method quite successfully. Chilled caviar can be stored for about a week. Freezing helps preserve it for several months.

Another way to store caviar is to use ice. Place crushed ice in a separate deep plate. The jar of caviar is placed on a plate with it and hidden in the refrigerator. By the way, in this form it can be served to the table. Traditionally, caviar is eaten chilled. Cold improves its taste. To do this, it is served on a beautiful plate with crushed ice.

Some housewives use sterilized jars to store food. To do this, lubricate a clean, sterilized container with a thin layer of odorless oil. Then they put caviar in it and pour another 2 tbsp on top. l. oils The jar is closed with a lid. When sealed, this red caviar can be stored for up to 6 months.

If you bought caviar in cans, then after opening it you need to package it in glass containers. Tin oxidizes and affects the taste of the product, so it spoils faster. In this case, you need to remember the dates that were stamped on the jar and store it in accordance with these deadlines. If caviar begins to taste bitter after storage, it is better not to eat it.

How to store loose red caviar?

Weighed caviar is stored in the same way as caviar in jars. Most often it is sold in large plastic containers. Before storage, it is better to package it - put it into smaller containers so that 1 serving is enough for several times.

There is one little trick that residents of the Far East know. Before laying out the caviar, the containers need to be treated with a special solution that will allow it not to spoil for a long time. Brine, as this solution is called, is very simple to make. Salt is dissolved in boiling water in such an amount that a liquid is obtained that tastes like brine. All caviar containers are thoroughly rinsed with it. Then they put the delicacy in them and store it in any way - in the refrigerator or freezer.

If you decide to freeze caviar, remember that the portion must be completely eaten after defrosting. You cannot freeze it again - the delicacy will turn into mush, and the taste will not be the same. When storing red caviar in the freezer, it is important not only to use glass or plastic containers for storage, but also to seal it hermetically. Otherwise, it will be stored less. Another rule is to remove caviar from the jar only with a clean spoon. Germs on the surface of the appliance you are using can enter the product and spoil it. Also make sure that no water gets into the jar with caviar.

It is important not only to think about storing red caviar, but also to choose a quality product. This is easiest to do if you buy caviar in transparent glass jars or by weight. You should pay attention to the eggs. Ideally, they should be whole, without crushed peas. The amount of liquid in a jar of high-quality caviar is minimal.

The quality is directly affected by the method of processing caviar and its type. The most popular red caviar is trout, pink salmon and chum salmon. The quality is affected by the delivery time of caught fish to the processing plant. If it was delivered quickly, the caviar will be dry. Usually it is sifted through a special sieve, which actually does not damage the eggs. It happens that it takes several days for fish to be transported to the factory. As a result, the caviar bursts after processing, and the finished product contains a lot of liquid.

It is better to choose trout caviar. The fish is grown on special farms and processing workshops are located right there. Therefore, caviar is packaged almost fresh.

When buying caviar, pay attention to where it was produced and what is included in its composition. Unscrupulous manufacturers add vegetable oil, ascorbic acid and even methenamine to the product. The latter ingredient is especially dangerous and was banned in 2009. This substance is labeled E239.

Urotropine allows you to extend the shelf life of red caviar. At the same time, it breaks down in the human body, forming toxic substances. If you eat red caviar with hexamine in large quantities, you may experience health problems. With a high content of this substance in the body, its breakdown products affect vision, nervous system, kidneys and liver. Very often, red caviar with urotropine tastes bitter.

Many people try to choose caviar from Far Eastern producers. But not much is produced there. If the can indicates that the delicacy is packaged in a place far from the seas, then most likely it is an American product. This red caviar is bought by weight and then put into jars.

The fame of the manufacturer sometimes does not affect quality at all. Even the most popular company can deceive the buyer. Therefore, try to choose your product carefully.

It is better to buy loose caviar in trusted places. These could be processing shops. On the packages you need to check the packing date and the presence of GOST. You can also ask sellers for certificates. Legal shops will provide you with them without any problems, but those who sell caviar in markets cannot always provide documents.

Red caviar is an integral attribute of any holiday table; every self-respecting housewife considers it her duty to serve a plate of sandwiches with red caviar. In addition to its excellent taste, red caviar also has a number of beneficial properties. Thus, in folk medicine it is believed that eating red caviar has a beneficial effect on brain activity, vision and immunity. Also, the beneficial properties of red caviar extend to the functioning of the cardiovascular system, reducing the risk of blood clots and improving blood circulation in small vessels. But such a healthy and tasty delicacy is not suitable for everyone; for example, people with hypertension, kidney disease and coronary heart disease are not advisable to eat red caviar. But allergy sufferers can eat it without fear. But in order for red caviar to benefit your body, you need to know how to store it correctly, where and for how long.

How long can red caviar be stored?

The shelf life is indicated on the can and depends on storage conditions. The maximum shelf life in sealed packaging at a temperature of -4-6°C is 1 year. How long can opened red caviar be stored? No more than 1-2 days in the refrigerator. If you bought caviar in a tin can, then you must transfer it to a glass container (food container) and tightly close it with a lid or cling film. You cannot store caviar in an open jar; it will quickly deteriorate from contact with air, and therefore the container in which you plan to place it must be chosen according to the volume of caviar, and not the one that comes to hand. Some housewives, in order to preserve opened caviar for a little more than 2 days, advise lightly sprinkling the surface with vegetable oil or placing a few lemon slices on top. But if you want to preserve caviar even longer, you need more serious preparation.

How to properly store opened red caviar?

When it comes to ensuring the safety of any perishable product, we immediately think of freezers. It would seem that what could be better, freeze the product, and six months later take it out of the freezer and get fresh food? In principle, everything is correct, and this method is suitable for storing many products, but not for red caviar. The fact is that at too low temperatures the eggs burst and stick together. Moreover, when frozen, some of the beneficial and taste qualities disappear. Although in fact you can try this storage option, but only once. Repeated freezing and subsequent thawing will be detrimental to the caviar; you risk getting not a tasty and beautiful delicacy, but a strange-looking mush with an indistinct taste. If you decide to store caviar in the freezer, then you should put the caviar in small containers so that you can eat it immediately after defrosting. Those who have tried this storage method report good quality of caviar when stored in the freezer, but note that it cannot be compared with a fresh product. Experts unanimously say that it is impossible to freeze caviar.

But how then to store loose caviar, is there really no other way? Don't be sad, there is a way. You need to take a glass jar and sterilize it. Next, lubricate the walls of the jar with vegetable oil (preferably odorless, or even better, olive oil). Place caviar into a jar prepared in this way and pour 2 tablespoons of oil on top. As a result, the caviar will be surrounded by a protective film of oil, which will block access to air, and thereby prevent the caviar from spoiling. Then close the jar with a lid and put it in the refrigerator. This method allows you to store red caviar in the refrigerator for up to six months (for some it worked longer). Just be careful and check the condition of the delicacy from time to time. And, of course, under no circumstances should you eat spoiled caviar - it’s all about health, and at current prices, oh, how expensive.

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Summarizing

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Is it possible to freeze red caviar?

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How to store loose red caviar?

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