The American Paddlefish, Polyodon spathula, is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America and is also called Spoonbill and is caught in and around the Mississippi River.

The caviar from the American Paddlefish resembles the Sevruga Sturgeon grade of the Caspian Sea, but the size of the pearls can be slightly smaller and is a great caviar at an affordable price.

Caviar Characteristics:
Small dark gray to light gray pearls.
Clear, glossy appearance.
Malossol (Russian term for lightly salted).
Distinguished smooth, buttery flavor. Aromatic and savory taste, intense sea tang.