The Norwegian flat oyster — wild populations along the Skagerrak coast produce an intensely cold-water O. edulis with extreme mineral character, pronounced metallic depth, and the hazelnut complexity of a slow, cold-water life. Rarely commercially available.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Pair with
Grand Cru ChablisNorwegian Sparkling WineAquavit
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 4, sweetness 1, minerality 5, umami 3 of 5, with a metallic finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
5
Umami
3
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationwild-harvested · 5–8 yearsWaterSkagerrak / OslofjordAppearancemedium · flat
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