Caviar: features, types and choices

Caviar is an important element of serving. It is intended to serve a luxurious delicacy, very popular in Russia. Caviar of valuable fish is often placed on sandwiches, placing a plate with them in the center of the table. However, by the rules of good form, this is unacceptable. If you want to arrange a high-level festive feast, the product should be served only in special dishes.

Caviar is an item intended for serving caviar. In addition, it is an exquisite element that adorns the table. The design of some models is exclusive. There are even handmade objects by talented craftsmen. They can rightfully be called works of art. Instances made industrially also correspond to the status role of the fish delicacy.

Caviar is made of various materials. Any customer can find an option that fits well with the serving. However, it should be borne in mind that cheap plastic caviar are not. For the manufacture of such dishes, sparkling crystal, silver, finest porcelain, and beautiful earthenware are usually used. In the distant past, caviar was served in containers of gold inlaid with precious stones.

The shape, size and design of modern products may vary.. These are concise but elegant bowls, fantasy models in the form of fish, birds, and even whole compositions illustrating scenes from fairy tales.

The assortment of caviar offered by manufacturers is diverse.Relatively simple models are made of ceramics, durable glass, crystal, high quality stainless steel. More chic options are made of bronze, silver, precious rocks. Often materials combine.

Glass objects are great for everyday use. They are no less beautiful at the festive table. Such products are affordable, stylish look, easy to clean with conventional means. For the production of caviar, they do not take simple glass, but use special crystal glass or thermal material. This allows you to get beautiful, but durable products. To frame the outer part of the dishes, stone, steel, cupronickel, and silver are often used.

Crystal products were very popular in Soviet times. Many people today have elegant crystal products associated with luxury. Modern models, machined with a diamond edge, create a unique play of light. Sometimes products are supplemented with silver or gold foil.

Silver products are classified as luxury. It is believed that in addition to its excellent appearance, this metal has healing properties. However, for the product lying in such dishes to be saturated with valuable ions, it takes time. If you put caviar in a silver bowl for half an hour, nothing will happen. Nonetheless the fact that the material prevents the growth of bacteria is undeniable. This makes it possible to properly store perishable delicacy.

Status items made of silver are made manually. Such items are not cheap, but they perfectly complement the luxurious serving.

Another option is silvering. Items are made of aluminum, stainless steel or cupronickel. From above they are covered with a layer of silverware. The price of such caviar is lower. At the same time, they bite no less spectacularly than completely silver products. At first glance, the difference is almost invisible.

Finding out whether you have silverware or silver plated in front of you is easy. Marking is provided for this. The manufacturer indicates the data on the main material, and also gives information about the thickness of the coating (in microns). Of course, a sample of the metal used for the decor should also be written.

Another option is silver caviar decorated using enamel technique. This is a complex painting that turns even an object of simple form into a work of art. The painting is applied to the enamel covering the metal. These are flowers, patterns, whole plot pictures.

This serving element can be attributed to the elite and even collectible, because the prices for hand-painted products are very high. Manufacturers often give such products the names "royal", "princely", and this is no accident. The dishes really look like a part of the decoration of the table of ruling persons of past centuries.

Porcelain tableware is a classic.It is refined, practical, durable. Due to several firing cycles during the production process, the material easily withstands any temperature. Glaze decorative coating is neutral. It does not affect products, does not absorb odors.

Porcelain allows you to create both concise products and curly masterpieces. Such dishes can be simply white, and with a pattern. Elegantly look objects with golden or silver elements. There are interesting options that are created using stable color dyes.

In a separate category should be allocated ceramic caviar painted using the Gzhel technique. The famous bright blue patterns on a snow-white surface still continue to win the hearts of connoisseurs of folk crafts. Many collect dishes and decor items made in this style. White and blue caviar will be a worthy addition to the collection. It can harmoniously complement similar serving items or stand out effectively against the background of snow-white dishes.

Caviar is a product that quickly deteriorates. Room temperature affects him negatively. In this regard, a great idea arose in Europe to serve the delicacy chilled, maintaining a constant temperature. This is especially true in the case of a weighted product. Its shelf life is only a few hours.

Caviar with cooling is a two-piece item. The first is a container for ice. The second is a bowl for caviar. The technology is very simple. A large tank is filled with ice, and a small one with caviar. When ice cubes begin to melt, they are replaced. In this way, the required temperature is maintained. To prevent evaporation of moisture, the dishes are covered with a lid.

Chilled caviar is used to serve delicacy to the table and to store food in the refrigerator. Some models allow you to disconnect the cooling part. There remains the usual outlet, which can be put on the table with a lack of free space.

If caviar takes a modest place on your table, you should not buy luxurious dishes for this product. A miniature outlet will be enough. It can have the usual round or oval shape. You can choose the original version (for example, caviar, made in the form of a leaf, sea shell, etc.).

The lid is needed so that the eggs do not become weathered, dry and do not absorb extraneous odors. In the refrigerator, the delicacy is stored only this way (if your caviar does not provide for this element, you should close the product with a small plate or something else). The cover can be removed before serving.

A spoon for caviar is a useful addition. It is not customary to apply a product with an ordinary spoon. The device must have a special shape and length. It is such an element that some manufacturers apply to caviar.

This set is very convenient. The spoon does not interfere at all. It is either placed in a special recess in the lid, or attached to the container itself. In this case, the entire set is made in one style. All elements are in harmony with each other, which looks stylish and expensive.

First of all, it is worth deciding on the size of the caviar. This parameter depends on your needs and appetites. If caviar on your table is rare and in small quantities, a small outlet will be enough for you. If you want to surprise guests by offering them “eat caviar with spoons”, it is worth buying roomy dishes. remember, that according to the rules, the container must be full.

Many put a delicacy in the center of the table so that everyone can take the right amount. In this case, an excellent choice would be a set with a spoon and a cooling element. You can also provide each guest with an individual portioned mini-caviar. In this case, you should purchase several identical outlets of a small volume. They can be served filled or placed next to each place empty so that the guest himself can fill the tank at will.

Universal can be called silverware. They are in harmony with any dishes (crystal, glass, porcelain). A model with gilding is also a good choice. It can be a wonderful gift, because such things look elegant and status.

Another good option is Caviar made of glass. Such dishes look elegant and also fit everything. For example, inexpensive, but original products of the Muse brand are popular.

A model of unusual design can become a real decoration of the table. In the shops you can find products in the form of fish (for example, beluga or sturgeon), whale, swan, shells, mini-bucket or barrel, etc. There are a lot of offers. For example, the Imperial Porcelain Factory offers a model in white and blue with an original cover.

Caviar made of glass and ceramics do not require special treatment. Crystal is washed exclusively in warm water, and then wiped dry. In the presence of gilding, an aqueous solution of vinegar is used.

As for silverware, they need to be cleaned with a flannel, suede, or other soft cloth. For decorative preventive cleaning (1-2 times a month) use a special solution that can be bought at a jewelry store.

A review of the sturgeon caviar with a spoon, see the next video.