Almas is a famous white, or golden, caviar known for its rarity and high price. Caviar from the albino Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) aged around 60–100 years is typically associated with Almas, and it is often described as having a creamy, nutty, and buttery flavor with a delicate texture. Key points about the two terms you listed:
- Almas: A specific brand/style of caviar, famous for being exceptionally rare and expensive. It is usually pale to white/golden in color and is sourced from albino Beluga sturgeon in the Caspian region. It is prized for its tenderness, richness, and unique aroma.
- Caviar: The broader category referring to the roe (eggs) of sturgeon and related species, prepared as a luxury delicacy. It comes in various varieties (Beluga, Osetra, Sevruga, Kaluga, etc.), colors ranging from gray to black to golden, with flavor profiles from buttery and creamy to briny and nutty.
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