The History of Caviar
A journey to the heart of tradition
The Persian Origins (2500 BC)
A timeless symbol of luxury and refinement, caviar is a culinary treasure with ancient roots.
Though the modern world often associates it with Russia or the Caspian Sea, its true history began in Persia - present-day Iran - over two millennia ago.
The Dish of Kings (6th - 4th century BC)
Reserved for royalty, caviar soon became a symbol of prestige and vitality.
The Persian word khaviyar - meaning “egg bearer” - evokes both
abundance and power.
Cyrus the Great (580 BC – 530 BC) The first “King of Kings”, Persepolis, Iran
Caviar Crosses Borders (1st - 9th century)
From ancient Persia to the tables of Greece and Rome, caviar gradually earned its place as a delicacy of the elite.
Even then, it embodied refinement and culinary mastery inherited from Persian tradition.
The Arrival in Europe (17th century)
Under Louis XIV, Minister Colbert introduced caviar to France.
It became a luxury reserved for the upper echelons of society, a symbol of taste and sophistication.
Today - Persian Excellence
Now celebrated as a symbol of elegance and gastronomy around the world, caviar has never lost its Persian soul.
Today, Iran continues to uphold an ancestral craft renowned for its precision and purity.
Beluga Royal pays homage to this heritage - celebrating a product shaped by time, mastery, and elegance.
