Foxley River oyster

Foxley River

Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Coast, Canada · Crassostrea virginica

River-grown PEI oyster with slightly lower salinity than open-bay varieties — the Foxley River tempers brine and adds a mild sweetness.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellsmall, elongated

Moderate brine accepts lemon well.

Pair with

MuscadetChablisLight Lager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–5 yearsWaterFoxley RiverAppearancesmall · elongated

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