Zeeland Native

Zeeland · North Sea, Netherlands · Ostrea edulis

The Dutch flat oyster from the Oosterschelde — cold North Sea water, slow growth, and traditional bottom culture produce the classic O. edulis metallic depth with hazelnut notes and a long, complex finish.

Salinity3/5

Sweetness2/5

Minerality4/5

Umami3/5

Texturefirm

Finishmetallic

Shellmedium, flat

Serve plain to appreciate the metallic-mineral complexity.

Pair with

ChablisMuscadetBelgian Gueuze

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsWaterOosterscheldeAppearancemedium · flat

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