Can all fish roe be called caviar?
Today people often misuse the term caviar to describe the salted roe from any number of fish, when in fact, caviar refers to the salted roe of sturgeon. When used alone, the word caviar implies that it is of sturgeon origin. However, if the name of the fish is identified, the word caviar can be used. For example, salted salmon roe can be referred to as “Salmon Caviar”; salted trout roe can be referred to as “Trout Caviar”. Therefore, if you only see the word caviar on a menu, you can, and should assume that it is of sturgeon origin.
