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VB Caviar – VantaBlack Caviar –
Sustainable Premium from Sturgeon Farms
VantaBlack Caviar is a luxury caviar brand based in Hong The VB Experience
Kong, with its own sustainable sturgeon farm. It Presentation & Serving — The caviar is best served
emphasises full control over production—from farming chilled. To preserve flavour clarity, non-metallic
through harvesting and packaging—to deliver freshness, utensils are recommended. Simple accompaniments
richness, and ethical sourcing in every tin. like blinis, toast, or mild creams are used to let the
The Art of Caviar Selection roe’s flavour shine.
The brand offers a carefully curated range of aged Packaging & Storage — Unopened tins should be
sturgeon roe. Examples include “8 Year Baerii,” “10+ kept very cold; once opened, the roe is ideally
Year (Schrenckii × Huso Dauricus),” and “15 Year consumed fast for peak freshness. VantaBlack
Huso Dauricus.” provides insulated shipping (thermo-packs) to ensure
Pearl size and colour vary by line: temperature control.
• Baerii pearls ~2.8-3.0 mm, with yellowish-brown Delivery — Orders placed before cutoff time often
tones. ship for next-day delivery. For local Hong Kong
• Schrenckii × Huso Dauricus hybrid roe also around customers, orders above a certain value get free
2.9-3.0 mm, darker brown to pale gold. delivery. Customer service promises prompt
• Huso Dauricus (15-year) offerings with larger pearls responses.
(3.2 mm and above), lighter amber shades. Global Symbol of Modern Elegance
Taste and texture are prominent: firm “pop,” silky and VantaBlack is a brand for those who care about not
creamy with nutty or sea-fresh undertones; aftertaste just luxury, but provenance, taste, and responsibility.
is clean, often described as light, refreshing, with Its high-graded aged lines appeal to connoisseurs
subtle sweetness or yolk-like richness. who want depth of flavour, clear texture, and refined
A Legacy of Sustainability & Control presentation. It stands among modern leaders that
VantaBlack operates its own sturgeon farm, meaning combine sturgeon farming, ethical practice, and
it does not source from third-party farms but controls culinary prestige.
the whole process. Location: Hong Kong
Sustainability practices and animal welfare are Signature Style: Aged premium sturgeon roe — large
central: from fish welfare to ethical harvesting. pearls, firm texture, creamy-nutty flavour; luxury
They aim to offer luxury without compromise, and redefined with sustainability and full control.
believe that by owning each stage they maintain
quality and also reduce environmental or ethical grey
areas.
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