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It was my favorite. I regretted not buying more.
Limited stock available due to the wild nature of the product and seasonality.
Native to the Missouri and Mississippi River regions, American sand sturgeons (also known as hackleback, shovelnose, or switchtail) are faster-growing than most other species, reaching up to 38" at maturity. Harvested from the world’s smallest sturgeon, this caviar is small and firm, with all the rich characteristics and flavors of classic wild sturgeon roe. The glistening black eggs, with hints of emerald and gold, make Hackleback our most popular domestic sturgeon caviar.
The roe is dark and firm, with a very mild, subtle flavor. As the only commercially fished sturgeon in the United States, Hackleback represents the last of the American Wild caviars—a truly exceptional, wild-caught U.S. product.
Each jar is hand-packed and carefully inspected for optimal color, size, freshness, flavor, and texture. For additional details on shipping, usage, and privacy policies, please visit our Policy Page Policy Page.
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It was my favorite. I regretted not buying more.
As always, we were very impressed with the quality of the Hackleback caviar - amazing quality for the price. Plus we were incredibly impressed with the service that caviar star provides – we had some weather related delivery issues, and they immediately stepped up and made everything right. They will continue to be our go to for caviar.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
As always the caviar, crème fraise and blinis weee perfect!
My order came quickly and was very well packed and cold when it arrived. Great experience!
This Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar from Caviar Star is a good product, if a bit on the expensive side. Most noteworthy is that the eggs are distinctly on the small side in comparison to some other Hackleback caviar we have acquired over the last several years.
Wonderful American caviar
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
The Hackelback has good color, good texture and great taste
Excellent quality
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Very good!
Outstanding
Seems I order this every time as a backbone to my selection because I know I'll love it. This time was no different. Excellent.
Very happy with these. Met all my expectations. Salty and not too "fishy". I finished it all by myself.
Caviar Star makes it possible to enjoy this indulgent treat more often. Great service, reliable shipping, and delicious product
Although the company shipped my caviar promptly, and it was delivered on ice so it was fresh, I didn't enjoy the American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar. It was bland and had no burst upon putting in my mouth. This is not a review on the company, only on my choice of a sub-standard caviar. Next time I will order a larger, more robust product. Thank you For GREAT SERVICE!
Excellent. Not too salty. Arrived on time as promised. Price was right. Wonderful taste and texture whether eaten by the spoonful or on blinis. No need to adulterate fresh caviar with onion, creams, hard-boiled egg, etc. Russians never did so, and they have always been experts in this delicacy.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Very tasty!
Have been delighted customer for 10 years but this year's Hackleback and Paddlefish were not up to par. Both seemed over salted and had slightly bitter aftertaste and needed blini and sour cream to make them palatable.
Your product was a gift to my sister. She informed me that the taste and substance were outstanding. Good job Caviar Star.
This was the group favorite out of 3 separate American caviars. Great for the money.
Would not buy again
Far too much salt!!!! Shall not order again.
One of the best roe's we've had from Caviar Star at a fantastic price. Guess we'll have to move on to another selection as this one is hard to get.
This is our second order from Caviar Star and definitely the best. The Hackleback Caviar exceeded our expectations coupled with the Blinis and Creme Fraiche. The value is incredible and will be our go to caviar from here on in. Thank you Caviar Star!
Some of the best caviar I've had, exceptional quality and freshness, great price, would absolutely order again.
For the money I thought it was the best I’ve had
I didn't know the eggs would naturally be so sticky. Still good for its price
The caviar was great! Delicious flavor, well packed, and fast delivery!
It is always excellent
We enjoyed this caviar far more than other ocetras we tasted side-by-side from other sources..
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
I love caviar, any caviar (except from the grocery). I have beluga taste, but a hackleback budget. And, being a bit of a slob, I always want the biggest quantity I can afford, so I can put it on everything. I’ve ordered several times and have had a perfect shipping experience. You receive your order next day, ice cold. I will always order from Caviar Star!
This is a delicious caviar for the cost. An affordable close to the more expensive caviars.
We thought that the Hackleback was exceptional and holds it’s own with more expensive caviars quite well. The caviar has a great texture and flavor and holds together quite well while being scooped out of the jar. Will be ordering more the next time we are celebrating.
We bought the Hackleback, California Sturgeon and Paddlefish and did a blind tasting. The prices were approximately on a 2,3,1 ration 6 people did the test and all six picked the Hackleback. You just cannot go wrong for the money.
Great flavor & quality, without breaking the bank. Everyone will think you spent a fortune. We have been using Caviar Star for a number of years now and I can honestly say… This is THE BEST caciar distributor in US, this IS my caviar distributor!! You will not be disappointed in anything from Caviar Star. Oh and a quick shout out to the staff!!!! These are wonderful people everyone, seriously! Never had a problem with shipping, and pick-up at the warehouse is always such a pleasure, you’re greeted by the sweetest/happiest four legged furry Muppet! Thank you guys for making our “moments” even more memorable.
Wonderful to work with!!
We all loved the American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar . It has just the right amount of brininess without being too strong. We served it with the blinis and creme fraiche as part of our Thanksgiving breakfast. We ordered 7 oz. - but should have ordered more. We will definitely buy this again. Great caviar for a good price.
We always order this for special holiday celebrations and it is always as good or better than what friends give us from D’Artagnan and other fine purveyors. Always order the cocktail blinis and creme fraiche, too….perfect!
Tonight my wife and I enjoyed the wonderful Hackleback Caviar. Not salty, well sized grains (eggs). Wonderful treat
Delicious and delivered in great condition. Your outstanding domestic caviar is not only affordable, but truly delicious and not a little too Patriotic! A definite win, and an affordable means of exposing our loved ones to the luxuries of life. Thank you!
We were very happy with our choice. The Cavier tastes wonderfully fresh without being too briny. I think it's a perfect choice for the price - everyone loved it - even the Cavier "snobs"!
Hackelback and Paddle Fish caviar are an excellent substitute for more expensive Oestra
We stumbled upon the hackleback in a restaurant in Savannah and won’t buy anything else ever again. Affordable and better than most Russian caviars we’ve had! Instead of a couple of ounces, we now buy caviar by the pound!!
The caviar arrived quickly and well insulated with a cold pack. I'm happy with my purchase and recommend for those interested in optimizing their vitamin D status. Thank you for providing a quality product!
American Hackleback has become our staple go-to caviar. The flavor and texture is fantastic and outdoes more expensive caviars. It's always a delight!
It's subtle and smooth with a hint of fishy on the finish overall not bad but definitely overpriced
Excellent!!!
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Good, not great. Not crunchy. Better than Paddlefish.
If you love caviar, the Hackleback Sturgeon is the very best value in the product line and stands up to the more expensive varieties without compromise !
Great caviar! Nice price!
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Who needs to spend hundreds of dollars on foreign caviar when you have such a tasty and affordable American alternative that makes it so you can enjoy it's wonderful taste and texture far more often. Highly recommend this Hackleback. Or as we call it, Chattanooga Beluga!
Delicious
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
This caviar was great? I love being able to have enough so I can scoop like a King.
The hackleback caviar was really good. It was well received by everyone at our party.
Love it
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
I PAID over 50 f ing dollars to have my caviar arrive overnight for my special dinner party and it was 3 days late!!! If you would like me to continue to be a member I hope someone will send an email and explain why you are not going to credit that crazy overnight but 3days late shipping charge.
Tried 5 varieties and this was 2nd to last. Not as horrible as brownfin but close. We took two bites and took no more! It was nice to know but will not purchase again
Flavorful, smooth, and amazing price point.
We are newbies to the world of caviar. Our very first encounter was at a restaurant in Dallas, TX and we were not fans. We did not see what all of the hype was about. Then recently we went to a place in Ft. Worth and tried some. It was phenomenal! We were privileged to get the name of the vendor "Caviar Star" and we ventured out from some of their offerings. Out of all of the 1s we have tried so far, this is the best! I highly recommend it!
We are newbies to the world of caviar. Our very first encounter was at a restaurant in Dallas, TX and we were not fans. We did not see what all of the hype was about. Then recently we went to a place in Ft. Worth and tried some. It was phenomenal! We were privileged to get the name of the vendor "Caviar Star" and we ventured out from some of their offerings. Out of all of the 1s we have tried so far, this is the best! I highly recommend it!
Excellent hackleback caviar, highly recommend, shipping was great and customer service was excellent also ! Thank you all
Great fresh taste! Service was good and fast. Highly will use this service again.
Great caviar at good prices
Great value
Impressed with the packaging and shipping. However, I didn't think the caviar had much flavor. Perhaps I'll try another type next time.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
This was my first foray into caviar that didn't come from the grocery store. Wow what a difference. I found this one to be very nutty with a slightly briny finish. The texture was similar to the description of the higher priced offerings. Very enjoyable and it paired beautifully with a Luc Belaire Gold.
I was very impressed with the quality of this caviar. The taste and consistency were almost indistinguishable from the much more expensive beluga sturgeon caviar. Also quite a bit better than the paddlefish caviar which is similarly priced to this one.
Delicious Product
Why you're listening to my caviar review is a mystery because if there's anything I'm not an expert in, this is it, and all I can tell you is did I like it, or did I gag. However, I found the hackleback pretty good, with a clean taste, a slight pleasant "edge" and a nice pop. Bottom line, this fish did not die in vain.
Thoroughly enjoyed the American Hackle ack Sturgeon Caviar. Will purchase again confident it will taste great.
was NOT as tasty as the same caviar I purchased from Charleston Seafood
EXCELLENT! Most enjoyable...
WOW! I surprised my husband of almost 50 years with our 1st ever real caviar. To say our 2021 Valentine’s Day was special is an understatement. PRETTY NICE. SUPER NIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great flavor and texture.
5 star as usual thanks
I was not a fan. Unfortunately, it was mushy and did not pop in your mouth like it should.
We loved this Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar. Thank you Martha Stewart for recommending this affordable but tasty type.
The site was a bit challenging to send product to multiple locations. I called, texted and sent chat notes to get resolved. A manager did call to resolve and get product to the separate addresses before Xmas. I was very appreciative and loved the product.
Quality, service and prices are all great. Place your order and in a day you have high quality caviar at your door. It is packed so well the ice hadn’t even started to melt.
I will continue to use your company
The hackleback was my favorite kind that we sampled. Would order again
Excellent, good price.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Paddlefish and the Hackleback Caviar. My preference was the Hackleback but both excellent value
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
This was nice caviar, and had it been just a tad less salty, it would have been 5 stars...
We’ve been ordering from Caviar Star for the past ten years and always satisfied! We like the American sturgeon and the Hackleback is our favorite. The smoked salmon, creme fraiche and blini were excellent as well!
Our New Years Caviar was fantastic.
There is no fishy smell; it has a very nice gloss black pearl color; there is no pop; it has a slit salty taste but not over powering, and it melts in your mouth. This American caviar is a must try at a very reasonable price.
It was our first time ordering caviar for delivery. We thought this was a nice mild caviar for beginners. Didn't have an overpowering flavor. We enjoyed it.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Had no flavor. Wouldn’t buy again
We order caviar for our Christmas and New Year's Eve every year. This year was the first time we have used Caviar Star, but let me tell you the devlivery service was A+ and the packaging was the best we've ever seen. The quality of the Hackleback caviar in quality and cost is unbeatable. Give them a try, you'll be impressed as well.
I have ordered several times from Caviar Star and it is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend.
The American Hackleback is delicious and it’s a very fine quality.
Delicious and aesthetically pleasing; American grown; fairly affordable. What’s not to like! Thank you!
I thought I had found the best value with a caviar regularly stocked at Whole Foods until I tried American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar. The flavor, texture, and color of hackleback are superior and the lower cost will keep me reordering. The reward point system is an additional incentive for buying from Caviar Star given the pricing competition from some new local purveyors.
Never Received
All loved the Hackleback crisp pop in the mouth. The taste was amazing especially for this price. Delivery of the product was point on and we were delighted.
We enjoyed our caviar with toast points, creme fraiche, and lemon wedges. We also had an inexpensive bottle of prosecco. The caviar was very delicious for the price. I've never had expensive caviar and probably never will, as I enjoy the American Hackleback Sturgeon so much. I will be ordering again for the holidays!
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
I personally prefer the paddlefish - but this caviar does truly have a crisp taste that does not linger. It is still good, but I can understand why some veteran caviar lovers would call this bland. It has a very unoffensive taste that would be great for introducing someone to more complex caviar.
The caviar was a real treat at a reasonable cost! I might order from Caviar Star again in the future.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
A real treat! Thank you Cavair Star.
Excellent Product and excellent service.
Great product and quick delivery!
Wonderful nutty flavor
Always great and fresh outstanding customer service Thank you
Very fresh excellent taste
Great quality, tasty and fresh
Both Caviars I purchased were excellent and arrived on time.
I ordered two ounces of domestic Hackleback Sturgeon caviar plus a serving dish and mother of pearl spoon for my lady on Mother's Day. As always, the quality was amazing, shipping was perfect and the price was right. Bonus: the two ounce caviar jar fits perfectly in the opening of the glass ice dish! I don't even bother looking at other sources of caviar - this company gets it right every time I order. Highly recommended!
Great price and it tastes excellent!
I like this compony
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Nice color, good sturgeon taste, not over salted or too fishy, great price. Only complaint is somewhat mushy texture.
Very good quality and a reasonable price. Needed something to top off “fancy” Deviled Eggs; did the trick.
I alway buy different one alway great and fast service pack very well
Thank you for the personal attention to make sure our order arrived in time for the Holidays!
Great products - Outstanding service
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Caviar was awesome! Arrived fresh and cold..I will buy again!
Mild and good; possibly a little bland, but much enjoyed.
Really good caviar, quickly shipped and properly packed. Will definitely reorder
We liked it, but not as much as the paddlefish. We did a tasting and no one really went for the hackelfish.
Great product
A fine substitute for more expensive caviar.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
The hackleback caviar was delicious! I also particularly appreciate the rapid responses to my questions. Caviar Star is my go-to site from now on.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Excellent!
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Very rich and flavorful
The caviar is very rich and flavorful
When you think of Caviar, the word value never comes to mind, but the American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar is the best Caviar for the money.
Always great!
The American Hackleback is flavorful yet mild. Very nice caviar and great for appetizers or topping a dish. Personally, I prefer the Paddlefish, but when you want variety, this is a very good option.
I thoroughly enjoyed the caviar. Anytime I want caviar I buy exclusively from caviar star. Their service is great and the caviar never disappoints. This caviar is no exception. Wonderful service, wonderful caviar.
Will buy again! Reasonable cost & very tasty.
Perfectl texture & taste , very gentle but delicious.
American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar
Lightly salted, though little bit overcooked, feels too soft. Still tastes very good.
Nice taste reasonable orice
I love caviar and Sturgeon is one of the best, but the company waited 4 days to deliver even though I paid for overnight
Enjoyed the caviar with smoked salmon and sour cream on toast on New Year’s Day, a tradition my wife and I have followed for 20 years. Good for the money, but should be eaten with accompaniments. Not really as good by itself, but surprisingly good with the above and a bottle of Krug.
Very clean, mild fish flavor. Great experience and shipping top notch. Temperature monitor in package to ensure it stayed cold very re-assuring.
We've ordered this product for three years and have never been disappointed. Secure, temperature controlled shipping and quick delivery. The product has a deep color and a pleasantly balanced salinity and flavor. The small eggs provide a near perceptible crispness in the mouth. One of our all-time favorites. We'll definitely keep ordering.
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I used this caviar for a few different appetizer such as caviar on quail egg, blanched asparagus and baked purple potato chip. They all came out delicious. If you are planing on using caviar on a dish this is the one to go with, if you are planing on eating it as is then go with the more expensive once.
I bought 2 oz of this Hackleback for NYE to share with 5 other adults. It was a huge hit, and everyone got pretty creative with how they used it. We all agreed that it was best with truffled mashed potatoes, but we also enjoyed it with oysters, potato chips, and just straight. This Hackleback didn't hold a candle to the white sturgeon caviar that we had with the NYE countdown, but I wouldn't expect it to at this price point. It's good bang for your buck and a fun way to indulge a little.
But not very distinctive. Husband thought it was fine, but I found it too bland next to the paddlefish -and neither of us would have mistaken it for sturgeon caviar.
This caviar was very good, but I found it to have a bit of a fishy taste that the Paddlefish caviar doesn't have.
So easy to order, very helpful and polite team that helped my when I called, everything was packaged beautifully and it's the best caviar, creme fraiche and belinis I have ever had. I will be ordering again soon and have told EVERYONE I know about this company. Awesome value.
We bought 3 to try: American Paddlefish Caviar American Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar American Bowfin Caviar All were delicious. The more than 3x price difference between the Bowfin and the Hackleback was not supported by the taste, since all were good. A couple of people said the Hackleback was the only one that did not have a "fishy" overtone, I did not detect any "fishiness" in the others. The Bowfin did seem to be the saltiest but that is just in comparison, by itself it is just mildly salty. The Paddlefish is interesting in that it was a pale pewter color which stands out, and the eggs are VERY soft - quite velvety. I would recommend this as a good counterpoint if you are doing a tasting with different colors and textures. It is quite elegant looking. In summary: if you are looking for a very tasty caviar at an incredibly low price, the Bowfin is amazing; especially if you are doing a party and need to buy a lot. The Paddlefish is interesting as described above. The Hackleback was liked by everyone and though it is expensive compared to Bowfin, it is a really great price compared to other sturgeon caviars.
Delicious!
I bought this caviar for a dinner party and it was the show stopper. Not only the best value caviar I've tried, the best period.
It was everything I had hoped for. Great quality!
My sister and I ordered 4 oz of the American Hackleback sturgeon caviar for our New Years celebration. We devoured it in one sitting with a good bottle of champagne and toast points. The flavor is amazing and the "pop" of the eggs and subtle saltiness is just right. What a price performer. I just ordered 6 oz along with the blini and crème fraiche as a gift to share with a long time friend when I visit her in Dallas. Looking forward to another yummy treat
Yummy and great texture. We ate all four ounces at one sitting with toastpoints, red onion and a little crème frache