Salt Pond oyster

Salt Pond

South Kingstown · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

Rhode Island salt pond character — moderate brine, mild sweetness, creamy texture. The shallow pond environment concentrates sugars without excessive salinity.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, round

Mild profile welcomes a squeeze.

Pair with

AlbariñoMuscadetLight Pilsner

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterPoint Judith PondAppearancemedium · round

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