Bohuslän
Bohuslän · North Sea, Sweden · Ostrea edulis
Sweden's native flat oyster from the archipelago coast of Bohuslän — the Swedish west coast's cold, clear North Sea water produces a deeply mineral, metallic O. edulis at the northernmost extent of the species' viable range. A Scandinavian prestige ingredient.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Shellmedium, flat
Nordic native — serve plain.
Pair with
Grand Cru ChablisSwedish Sparkling WineSwedish Craft Lager
Details
Cultivationwild-harvested · 5–8 yearsWaterGullmarsfjordenAppearancemedium · flat
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