Chelsea Gem Oyster
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Chelsea Gem Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics
Chelsea Gem Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from one of the South Puget Sound oyster appellations in Washington State. They are a rack & bag farmed oyster. They are grown in mesh cages or bags which are staked low to the bottom. Oysters raised by the rack & bag method are protected from predators and do not become cramped for space as they grow. They also do not have to filter as much sand & mud in order to get nutrients, thus they grow faster. Usually, if the oyster is raised entirely by the rack & bag method then they are pampered and their shells tend to be brittle. But with Chelsea Gems there is enough intertidal current to beat them up just enough to toughen-up their shells nicely.
Chelsea Gem Oyster |
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Location |
Eld Inlet, South Puget Sound, WA |
Species |
Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) |
Oyster Availability |
September - July |
Size |
up to 3" |
Oyster Cultivation |
Rack & Bag |
Oyster Flavor Profile |
Chelsea Gem Oysters are deep-cupped with small meats, low brininess, a creamy texture and sweet flavor. |
See proper shellfish storage methods for the best way to maintain the shelf life and flavor of your oysters.
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