This pink roe comes from freshwater Trout caught in smaller inland lakes. With an assertive, bold flavor, these firm, translucent pink pearls have what looks like a tiny orange eye in the center.

Trout produces a medium-grained roe that has a tendency to be slightly sticky — a quality that can be disguised when it's piled high on a canape with a little creme fraiche or stirred into a dip.