ACTH is a segment of a much larger glycoprotein prohormone molecule called proopiomelanocortin (POMC). POMC is synthesized by the corticotrophs of the anterior pituitary, which constitute about 10 percent of the gland.
Caviar harvested from an older fish is the more rare, and more sought after, white caviar. The Beluga sturgeon are primarily found in the Caspian Sea, which is surrounded by Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The other primary source of Beluga sturgeon is the Black Sea near Russia and Romania.
It's important to note, however, that caviar made from any other type of fish, such as salmon, is not considered true caviar and must contain the species identifier in its name. Next, we'll discover why impeccable timing pays off when it comes to caviar.