Fal Estuary Native

Fal Estuary · Atlantic Coast, England

Ostrea edulis

One of England's last functioning wild flat oyster fisheries — the Fal Estuary is legally required to be harvested by sail only (to preserve stocks). Slow-grown, mineral, hazelnut-tinged, and deeply traditional. A living link to England's ancient oyster culture.

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

Salinity3/5
Sweetness2/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic

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MuscadetChablisDry Stout
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One of England's last functioning wild flat oyster fisheries — the Fal Estuary is legally required to be harvested by sail only (to preserve stocks). Slow-grown, mineral, hazelnut-tinged, and deeply traditional. A living link to England's ancient oyster culture.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationwild-dredged · 5–8 yearsWaterFal RiverAppearancemedium · flat

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