Ikura Caviar Tasting

Taste Test: Best ikura caviar to buy online in 2022
Our team has eaten a lot of ikura over the years and we proudly refer to ourselves as “caviar snobs.” When we taste tested this year’s ikura we paid extra attention to the pop the caviar makes in your mouth and the light salty flavors of gourmet caviar. All of our caviar are a truly wonderful experience and come highly recommended by our team.
Our top ikura recommendation is the King Salmon Caviar and Pink Salmon Caviar.
The best ikura caviar you can buy online
Now you can order ikura caviar to be delivered straight to your door step. Our salmon roe caviar have a fresh, salty taste and are harvested from the salmon we sustainably catch here in the Salish Sea.
Ikura is flash frozen to preserve freshness and it’s light oily texture which pops in your mouth with each bite. The fishers at Lummi Island Wild have taste tested the 2022 selection and we are proud to present our top picks for this fabulous and delicate superfood.
Browse our new selection here where you can buy Ikura caviar online. We make it easy to get superior quality caviar delivered straight to your home! Choose your ikura from our selection and make purchase through our website. Our fishers prepare your order and will ship it to you directly for you to enjoy this premium red caviar.
Ikura King Salmon Caviar Roe
Our King Salmon Ikura comes from wild, Salish Sea King (Chinook) Salmon. These eggs have a vibrant red color, a clean flavor, and light “pop”. Medium to high salty finish with a medium dry or sticky consistency make these perfect on their own, by the spoonful, or added to your favorite rice dish.
Ikura PinK salmon Caviar Roe
Ikura tasting Notes From the Lummi Island Wild team
IKURA COHO (SILVER) SALMON CAVIAR ROE – Number 1 Grade
Beautiful, deep red color. Medium to small egg size. Light, clean flavor. Consistent “Pop” and mouthfeel. Light salt, sticky and not juicy.
IKURA COHO (SILVER) SALMON CAVIAR – SALE
Deep red color, smaller eggs. Mild to light “pop”. Clean flavor, higher salt than Silver 1. Juicy. Rich flavor.
IKURA KING SALMON CAVIAR ROE – Number 1 Grade
Bright, vibrant red color, medium egg size. Slightly juicy, medium to high salt. Clean flavor, light “pop”
IKURA PINK SALMON CAVIAR ROE – PREMIUM
Beautiful orange color, medium egg size. Slightly juicy, medium to high salt. Clean flavor, crisp “pop”
IKURA KING SALMON CAVIAR – SALE
Bright red color, medium to small egg size, medium salt. Clean flavor, mild “pop”
REEFNET CHUM SALMON IKURA
Bright, red-orange color, large size eggs, plump and mature. Great, consistent “pop”, low salt, not juicy. Super clean flavor.
What is Ikura Caviar
Where to buy Ikura caviar online
Buying ikura online is the easiest way to enjoy this delicious caviar. If you have never tried this red caviar before we recommend buying ikura online on our website. By purchasing through Lummi Island Wild you ensure that your seafood is sustainably and ethically sourced.
How To Taste Ikura Caviar
Ikura caviar can be used as a garnish to add a pop to your dish or it can be eaten alone. Top your rice with ikura and light soy sauce for an ikura don. It is commonly served with toast points, crackers and bread. If you’re new to eating ikura, you might like to try it with a soft cheese (like cream cheese or brie) on a cracker. We put ikura on everything from pastas, dips, eggs, and chips!
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Ikura COHO (Silver) Salmon Caviar – SALE
Flavor and Finish: Rich flavor, slightly salty finish Color: Deep Red Egg / Roe Firmness (soft shell): Very Light Pop Egg / Roe Size: Small Salt Content: 2.6% Consistency: Juicy Size: 17.6 oz (500g)
Ikura COHO (Silver) Salmon Caviar Roe
Flavor and Finish: Light, Clean Color: Deep Red - Sunset Egg / Roe Firmness (soft shell): Light Pop Egg / Roe Size: Medium Salt Content: 2.6% Consistency: Medium Dry Size: 17.6 oz (500g)
Ikura KING Salmon Caviar Roe
Flavor and Finish: Fresh, Clean Color: Bright Orange-Red Egg / Roe Firmness (soft shell): Light Pop Egg / Roe Size: Medium Salt Content: 2.6% Consistency: Slightly Juicy Available in 7 oz OR 17 oz Trays
Ikura King Salmon Caviar – SALE
Flavor and Finish: Salty, Rich Color: Bright Orange-Red Egg / Roe Firmness (soft shell): Very Light Pop Egg / Roe Size: Small Salt Content: 2.6% Consistency: Juicy
Ikura PINK Salmon Caviar Roe
Limited Shelf Life - Get a great deal and enjoy it before the end of the month!
Ikura PINK Salmon Caviar Roe – Premium
Flavor and Finish: Fresh, Clean and Mild Color: Vibrant Orange Egg / Roe Firmness (soft shell): Great Pop, Crisp Egg / Roe Size: Medium Salt Content: 2.6% Consistency: Medium Dry Size: 17.6 oz (500g)
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