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
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.
Map	See Chelea Gem Oyster Map

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