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.

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Salinity3/5
Sweetness2/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic

Pair with

ChablisMuscadetBelgian Gueuze
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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.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsWaterOosterscheldeAppearancemedium · flat

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