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Black caviar factory in Belarus opens its doors to tourists
Initiative showcases one of the country’s highest value-added products
Belarus has launched an initiative to boost industrial tourism in the Minsk region. According to Belteleradiocompany, a partner of TV BRICS, the project offers guided tours of a factory specialising in sturgeon farming and the production of black caviar, one of the country’s highest value-added aquaculture products.
The facility aims to give the public an insight into the production stages and the work involved in farming these fish. During the tour, visitors can learn about different species of sturgeon, see the water filtration and treatment systems in action, and observe the feeding process.
The programme also includes demonstrations of examinations carried out on female sturgeon, as well as the observation of roe under a microscope. Participants receive guidance on how to distinguish authentic caviar from imitations and have the opportunity to learn about aspects of gastronomy related to this product.
The initiative was created to highlight the potential of Belarusian aquaculture, promote scientific education and showcase domestic production, bringing the public closer to a sector considered strategic for the country’s agri-food industry.
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