Eld Inlet Oyster

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Eld Inlet Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics

Eld Inlet Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from the pristine waters of South Puget Sound.  They are an intertidal beach cultured oyster.  Beach cultured oysters are raised on tidal beaches with sandy or rocky bottoms.  They are accustomed  to fighting the tides, clamping tightly shut during low tides to preserve their “liquor” and to protect themselves against predators.  Because of this “tough” life, beach raised oysters are hearty.  Their meats are full and firm and their oyster flavor profile tends to be full-flavored.  Beach grown oysters have hard, sturdy shells which shuckers like to work with.  And their ability to close tightly, coupled with their hard shells, gives them a longer shelf life.

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