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.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, elongated
Mineral and firm — lemon complements well.
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetBelgian Wit
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–4 yearsWaterOosterscheldeAppearancemedium · elongated
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