Oosterschelde Creuse
Zeeland · North Sea, Netherlands
Crassostrea gigas
The Pacific oyster sibling of the famous Zeeland Native — grown in the same Oosterschelde tidal bay but as C. gigas. Firm, mineral, and clean with moderate brine and the cold North Sea clarity of one of Europe's most protected oyster growing grounds.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetBelgian Wit
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The reference version.
The Pacific oyster sibling of the famous Zeeland Native — grown in the same Oosterschelde tidal bay but as C. gigas. Firm, mineral, and clean with moderate brine and the cold North Sea clarity of one of Europe's most protected oyster growing grounds.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–4 yearsWaterOosterscheldeAppearancemedium · elongated
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