Westernport Bay
Westernport Bay · Southern Ocean, Australia
Ostrea angasi
Victoria's second native flat oyster growing bay after Port Phillip — Westernport's cold, tidal environment and Southern Ocean influence produce a firm, metallic Angasi with hazelnut and copper depth.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
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The reference version.
Victoria's second native flat oyster growing bay after Port Phillip — Westernport's cold, tidal environment and Southern Ocean influence produce a firm, metallic Angasi with hazelnut and copper depth.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsAppearancemedium · flat
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Port Phillip Bay AngasiPort Phillip BayVictoria's native flat oyster — slow-grown in the cold waters of Port Phillip Bay, the Angasi delivers metallic mineral depth, hazelnut richness, and a complex umami finish similar to European O. edulis. A seriously underrated oyster.Coffin Bay AngasiCoffin BaySouth Australia's native flat oyster from the same bay famous for its Pacifics — grown slower and deeper, the Angasi delivers a metallic, nutty, complex flat oyster experience contrasting sharply with its C. gigas bay neighbor.
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