Lumpfish roe are the eggs that come from the lumpfish species of fish. The eggs are harvested, dyed, and sold as caviar. When the roe is salted it can then be called caviar. The roe is available fresh, frozen and canned.
lumpfish roe Notes: Lumpfish roe is relatively cheap; the eggs come in red or black. Substitutes: sturgeon caviar (superior, but much more expensive) OR golden caviar (also superior) OR salmon caviar (also more expensive) OR smelt roe ...
lumpfish roe - The lumpfish is found mainly in Scandinavian waters, but also in Chesapeake Bay and off the coasts of Greenland and Iceland. It is widely used as a garnish for soups and canapés instead of "real" caviar.
 See also: Caviar, Roe, Sausage, Salmon, Butter
  
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