Grevelingenmeer
Grevelingen · North Sea, Netherlands
Crassostrea gigas
The Grevelingenmeer is a saltwater lake created by the Delta Works — its enclosed, tidal nature produces clear, mineral-forward oysters with good salinity and a firm texture.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetBelgian Wit
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The reference version.
The Grevelingenmeer is a saltwater lake created by the Delta Works — its enclosed, tidal nature produces clear, mineral-forward oysters with good salinity and a firm texture.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–4 yearsWaterGrevelingenmeerAppearancemedium · elongated
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