Caviare, bottled in brine, drained

Caviare is fish roe, or eggs; the product described here is lumpfish roe bottled in brine and drained. It mainly provides protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 11g of protein, 5.4g of fat and 385 kJ of energy. Its salt content is 5.3g per 100g, which is an important feature of this brined product.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Salt is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, and the figures given apply to the drained roe rather than the brine alone. Full nutrient figures, including saturated fat, cholesterol, vitamins and minerals, are provided in the tables below.