Chum Salmon Caviar | Wild-Caught Keta Roe (Ikura)
$ 255.00 USD
Buy Chum Salmon Caviar (Keta roe / ikura) from wild Chum salmon. Chum roe is prized for its large orange pearls, clean salmon flavor, and classic caviar presentation. It is an excellent choice for sushi, blini, toast, eggs, potatoes, rice bowls, and holiday or celebration service.
Available options: package sizes, production year, price, and inventory can change by season and production lot. Select the exact variant before checkout for the current package format, production year, and price.
Quick profile: Wild Chum/Keta salmon roe · large orange pearls · classic ikura style · frozen product · shipped cold. Because salmon roe is a wild seasonal product, pearl size, membrane strength, color, flavor, salinity, origin, and processing characteristics can vary by production lot.
What Makes Chum Salmon Caviar Different?
Chum salmon—also called Keta salmon—is one of the best-known species for traditional red caviar. Its eggs are generally larger than many other salmon roe varieties, giving Chum caviar the visual impact and distinct pop many customers associate with classic ikura.
Large eggs alone do not determine quality. The condition of the membrane, broken-egg level, excess liquid, aroma, salt balance, harvest timing, processing, freezing, thawing, and cold-chain handling all affect the finished caviar.
Chum vs. Other Salmon Roe
- Chum (Keta): a strong starting point for customers seeking large pearls and a classic red-caviar presentation.
- King (Chinook): also known for large eggs, with some lots naturally softer and richer.
- Coho (Silver): typically smaller than Chum and often more pronounced in salmon character.
- Pink: generally smaller-grained and useful when a more delicate presentation is preferred.
- Sockeye: usually smaller and deeper red, with a more distinctive profile.
Compare the available species in our Red Caviar, Salmon Roe & Ikura collection.
How to Choose Chum Caviar Online
- Check the package size: compare the net weight of the currently available variant.
- Check the production year: review the current variant or product specifications before ordering.
- Expect natural lot variation: wild roe is not identical from season to season.
- Choose texture by preference: a firmer membrane gives a stronger pop; a softer membrane releases flavor more gently.
- Review the selected variant: current inventory, package format, production year, and price are controlled by the option shown at checkout.
Serving Chum Salmon Roe
- Blinis: serve chilled with crème fraîche or sour cream and chives.
- Sushi & rice: use for ikura gunkan, chirashi, hand rolls, or rice bowls.
- Toast & crackers: pair with butter, cream cheese, or a neutral spread.
- Eggs & potatoes: add after cooking to preserve the roe texture.
- Seafood platters: serve chilled alongside smoked salmon, oysters, or other seafood.
Storage & Handling
Keep the product cold and follow the storage instructions supplied with the specific package and production lot. If sold frozen, thaw under refrigeration. After opening or thawing, use clean utensils and return the roe to refrigeration promptly. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which can reduce pearl integrity and increase natural liquid release.
Shipping
Frozen Chum Salmon Caviar is shipped in insulated packaging with dry ice using the available UPS service selected at checkout. Shipping method and dispatch timing depend on destination and the current shipping schedule.
Learn More About Salmon Roe
For a deeper explanation of Chum, King, Coho, Pink and Sockeye roe, curing styles, texture, serving, storage, and how to evaluate quality, read our Salmon Roe & Ikura Guide.
FINAL SALE — NO RETURNS. NO REFUNDS. Due to the perishable nature of seafood, this product cannot be returned and is not eligible for a refund. Please review the selected variant, product details, and shipping information carefully before ordering.
