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    Should I rinse the caviar with water before serving from the jar?
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    Absolutely not! You will be just pushing money down the drain. It is already processed and ready to eat.
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    Do I have to eat it all at once, or can I save it for later?
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    You can save leftover caviar in the fridge, but only for 3 days. Make sure that you keep it on the very bottom shelf or drawer of your fridge.
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    How many spoons at one time I can eat?
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    It depends on how much you want. There is no limit saying you can only eat this much. Eat as much caviar as you feel like eating.
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    Somebody gave me caviar in a toothpaste-like packet. How do I eat it?
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    You can spread it on rye cracker or bread. It is sometimes layered with a farmer's cheese or lingonberry sauce.
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    What are the health benefits of eating caviar?
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    Caviar is a source of vitamins and minerals, including Omega-3, which helps to promote healthy nervous, circulatory, and immune systems. It also contains vitamins A, E, and B6, as well as Iron, Magnesium and Selenium. One serving of caviar has an adult's daily requirement of Vitamin B12.
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    Why should it be kept on the bottom shelf or drawer of fridge?
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    Because the bottom shelf is colder and generally meats: fish and seafood etc., should be kept cold. Cold air sinks and hot air rises, so keep the caviar as cold as you can without freezing it.
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    Is butter spread on the cracker before adding the caviar?
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    It depends on your personal preference, but yes, that is the way I do it.
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    How long is an unopened jar of caviar safe to consume?
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    Less than five days for whole roe and about eight days if pressed (aka broken eggs that have been sieved) for ossetra.
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    What kind of wine do I serve with it?
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    Red wine is ideal, but white would be an okay substitute.
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    Does caviar expire?
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    Yes, it generally lasts one month unopened, but when opene it can last 2-3 weeks.
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    Why is caviar dyed?
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    Caviar does not have a dye in it. The colors of caviar vary from the type of fish they were harvested from.
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    How can I tell if caviar is safe to eat?
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    Check expiration date. Do not eat it after the expiration date, as it can cause health issues.
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    What general flavor does caviar have?
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    It tastes very creamy, as its texture is like cream. As for the taste, very exquisite and somewhat salty and fishy. Better caviar will have less of a salty, fishy taste.
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    Can I have caviar which was manufacturing on 1st Jan, 2017 if it has not been opened yet?
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    Yes, you may.
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    Can I eat caviar on a low carb diet?
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    Caviar has about .6 carbs per teaspoon so you should be able to eat it on a low carb diet.
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