Caviar has a rich history, with its origins tracing back to the Azeris Persians along the Kura River in the former Persian Empire, now Azerbaijan. Known as "Chav-Jar," meaning a cake of power, caviar was revered not just for its taste but also for its medicinal properties, believed to cure various ailments and provide energy. The esteemed Greek scholar Aristotle even noted in the 4th century B.C. that caviar was a delicacy crafted from the roe of sturgeon fish, highlighting its long-standing status as a luxurious treat.