Oysterville Select Oysters

Oysterville Select Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics

Oysterville Select Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from one of the Willapa Bay oyster appellations in Washington State.  In the Willapa Bay region there is a lack of industry and only a small population in the area.  These factors keep Willapa Bay one of the cleanest, most pristine estuarys in the continental United States. 

Oysterville Select Oysters 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.  They 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.

Oysterville Select Oyster
Location	Willapa Bay, Washington Coast
Species	Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Oyster Availability	September - July
Size	up to 3"
Oyster Cultivation	Beach grown
Oyster Flavor Profile	Oysterville Select Oysters have a uniquely complex flavor.

Visit the Oysterville Oyster website: http://www.willabay.com/learn.html

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