By RNZ
New Zealand’s brief caviar harvest is under way in the Mackenzie district.
Salmon fish roe differs from the traditional delicacy of sturgeon fish caviar found abroad - being a lot brighter with a more intense flavour.
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is the only company in New Zealand growing salmon for their roe, or caviar.
The company, which farms king salmon in canals in the McKenzie district, started selling caviar three years ago - and now this year’s harvest has begun.