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.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness2/5
Minerality5/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic

Pair with

Grand Cru ChablisSwedish Sparkling WineSwedish Craft Lager
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The reference version.

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.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
2
Mineral
5
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationwild-harvested · 5–8 yearsWaterGullmarsfjordenAppearancemedium · flat

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