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.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

AlbariñoMuscadetLight Pilsner
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The reference version.

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

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

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

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