Miyagi Oyster

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Miyagi Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics

Miyagi Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster raised on the shores at the foot of the Olympic Mountains in one of the South Puget Sound oyster appellations in Washington State.  They are an Intertidal Beach Cultured Oyster with a beautifully fluted shell.  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.  Miyagi 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.

Miyagi Oyster
Location	Southern Puget Sound, WA
Species	Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Oyster Availability	September - July
Size	up to 3"
Oyster Cultivation	Intertidal Beach grown
Oyster Flavor Profile	Miyagi oysters have full meats with a crisp flavor and a mild brininess.

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