Caviar. Is there any word — or food — that more quickly conjures up associations of luxury and opulence? But caviar isn’t just a thing to serve on the yacht you don’t own, caviar has a rich history. Once a snack only for Russian oligarchs, today it is found in more places and likely on potato chips. Eli talks with Sarah Mayo for a deep dive into the history of global caviar production; the ways in which the modern market is shaping consumption; and the endangered status of the fish responsible for this exotic dish.
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History of Caviar (2:53)
The Production Process (14:30)
The Market for Caviar (17:57)
Soviet Caviar (24:58)
China's Influence (30:38)
Sturgeon, Illegal Fishing, & Hybrid Products (32:13)
Lifecycle of the Sturgeon (39:53)
Grading Structure (49:51)
Caviar & Wine (52:48)
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