Crassostrea gasar

West African Atlantic coast: Senegal · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea gasar

Crassostrea gasar is the dominant oyster of West Africa's Atlantic coast, harvested from mangrove estuaries by communities that have built food cultures, trade.

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

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturelean
Finishbriny

Pair with

Palm wine (fresh-tapped)Muscadet or Vinho VerdeCold Flag beer or Castel lager
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The reference version.

Crassostrea gasar is the dominant oyster of West Africa's Atlantic coast, harvested from mangrove estuaries by communities that have built food cultures, trade.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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