Caviar Shelf Life – How Long Can it Last?
Caviar shelf life is something to be concerned about, especially if you get some of the more expensive varieties by the pound. It’s the time period that the best quality can be maintained without diminishing texture or flavor. Some caviar can be stored frozen for up to a year, and some others really should never be frozen at all, but should only be kept refrigerated. If you want to buy some caviar but are a little worried about caviar shelf life, here’s a list of the more popular varieties of caviar with their corresponding shelf life times… This list assumes refrigerated storage in a temperature between 26-36 degrees F. Beluga – 4-6 weeks Osetra – 4-6 weeks Sevruga (American) – 1 week Sevruga (Russian) – 4-6 weeks Transmontanus – 3 weeks Sturgeon – 1 week, can be frozen up to 1 year Paddlefish – 1 week, can be frozen up to 1 year American Black – 1 week, can be frozen up to 1 year Bowfin – 1 week, can be frozen up to 1 year Ikura (salmon roe) – 1 week, can be frozen up to 1 year Tro
