Lingotto Slicer

Calvisius Lingotto is unlike traditional caviar.

Fresh Pacific White sturgeon caviar is placed into a mold and aged for approximately two months. During maturation, its flavor intensifies and its texture becomes firm enough to be shaved, grated, or cut into strips.

That unusual format calls for a different type of serving tool.

The Calvisius Lingotto Slicer is designed to cut the matured caviar cleanly and consistently, allowing you to control both the thickness and presentation of each portion.

Instead of breaking or unevenly cutting the Lingotto with an ordinary kitchen knife, the dedicated slicer makes it easier to create refined slices ready to become the final element of a dish.

The Lingotto Slicer combines a sharp blade with a simple, practical design.

Razor-Sharp Blade

The blade is designed for precise cutting through the firm texture of matured Lingotto.

Clean cuts help preserve the shape of each slice and create a more refined presentation on the plate.

Variable Thickness

Different dishes call for different expressions of Lingotto.

The slicer allows you to vary the thickness, from fine slices that gently melt into warm food to more pronounced pieces that provide greater texture and visual presence.

Comfortable Grip

A comfortable handle provides better control while slicing.

Sturdy Construction

Durable construction makes the slicer suitable for repeated use whenever Lingotto becomes part of the menu.

Together, these features turn a simple cutting task into a more precise and controlled way to work with this distinctive caviar format.

Lingotto is best sliced shortly before serving.

1. Prepare the Dish

Complete the pasta, risotto, purée, vegetables, or other base before slicing the Lingotto.

2. Prepare the Lingotto

Remove the amount of Lingotto needed for the dish according to its serving and storage instructions.

3. Select the Thickness

Adjust the slicer according to the type of presentation you want.

Use thinner slices when you want Lingotto to soften quickly over warm food, or a slightly more substantial slice when texture and visual presence are part of the dish.

4. Slice with Control

Pass the Lingotto across the blade using a smooth, controlled movement to create consistent slices.

5. Finish the Dish

Place the freshly sliced Lingotto onto the dish immediately before serving.

Warm food gently rehydrates Lingotto and helps release its concentrated aromas.

The Lingotto Slicer gives you a different presentation from a Microplane.

Rather than creating a fine grated finish, it allows the Lingotto itself to remain visually recognizable on the plate.

Potato Purée

Create delicate, paper-thin Lingotto slices over warm potato purée.

The warmth gently softens the caviar while the slices remain visible as part of the presentation.

Pumpkin Purée

The natural sweetness of pumpkin provides contrast to Lingotto's concentrated savory character.

Thin slices allow the caviar to soften gradually into the warm purée.

Pasta

Use Lingotto slices as a final garnish over simple pasta preparations where the caviar can remain the focus.

Risotto

Finish a warm, restrained risotto with several thin slices immediately before serving.

Eggs

Add delicate slices to softly prepared eggs for a rich savory accent.

Appetizers

Use small slices to finish canapés and composed bites where precision and presentation matter.

For the clearest expression of Lingotto, keep accompanying flavors restrained and allow the caviar to provide the final savory dimension.

Calvisius Lingotto can be prepared in several different ways, and the tool changes the final experience.

Lingotto Slicer

Best for: defined slices and visible presentation

Use the slicer when you want:

• Paper-thin strips
• Controlled thickness
• A more structured texture
• Lingotto to remain visibly identifiable on the plate

Microplane

Best for: fine grating and broader flavor distribution

Use a Microplane when you want:

• A fine caviar dusting
• Lingotto distributed over a larger surface
• Quick interaction with the warmth of the dish
• A less structured, more integrated presentation

Neither method is inherently better - they simply offer different ways to use the same distinctive ingredient.

The slicer pairs naturally with Calvisius Lingotto and can become part of a dedicated culinary setup for experimenting with different textures and presentations.

Consider combining it with:

• Calvisius Caviar Lingotto
• Simple pasta preparations
• Potato or pumpkin purée
• Risotto
• Eggs
• Refined appetizers

The purpose of the slicer is not simply to cut the Lingotto, but to give the cook greater control over how much is used, how it looks on the plate, and how quickly it interacts with the warmth of the dish.

The Lingotto Slicer is a practical gift for someone who already enjoys Calvisius Lingotto or wants to explore it beyond simple grating.

It is particularly well suited for:

• Professional chefs
• Passionate home cooks
• Caviar enthusiasts
• Food lovers interested in unusual ingredients
• Dinner hosts
• Adding to a gift of Calvisius Lingotto
• Building a complete Lingotto culinary set

Choose the Calvisius Lingotto Slicer when you want the proper tool for turning matured caviar into clean, controlled, beautifully presented slices.

Its Italian craftsmanship, variable thickness, and dedicated design make it a natural companion to one of Calvisius' most unusual culinary products.