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Caviar has long been a mainstay of the rich and famous. But while serving caviar at a dinner party used to scream super chic, today it's simply an eco no-no.
Overfishing has caused traditional caviar to almost disappear from store shelves. In fact, the United States has banned the import of beluga caviar to protect Caspian Sea Sturgeon because over fishing has pushed sturgeon close to extinction. However, thanks to chefs like Neal Fraser from Grace Restaurant in Los Angeles, Calif., sustainable caviar is all the rage. At your next elegant event serve your guests one of these delicious, sustainable caviars and be eco-fabulous at the same time!
Eco Friendly Caviar Options for Your Dinner Party:
- According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Guide, your best choice for caviar is produced by U.S. farmed white sturgeon and paddlefish.
- California Estate Osetra comes from all sustainable sources. They produce their own caviar from farm raised sturgeon in California and import Romanian Beluga, Iranian Caviar, and Siberian Farmed Caviar. Whatever you choose, rest assured that your caviar comes from a sustainable source.
- Sunburst Trout Company produces sustainable, fresh water trout caviar. Best of all the company is green too! The special feed formulas used to feed the trout are low in phosphorus which is a major burden on the eco-system and all the company’s waste is composted.
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