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Phantom Creek Oysters
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Phantom Creek Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics
Phantom Creek Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from one of the Britsih Columbia oyster appellations near Vancouver Island, BC. They are raised by the suspension tray to beach method which combines two oyster farming methods. Tray suspension oysters are taken from their pampered environment and put into the beach cultured environment during their last 6 months before harvesting. This allows them to "toughen up" a bit, giving them stronger, less brittle shells and firmer meats.
Phantom Creek Oysters |
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Location |
Cortes Island, Strait of Georgia, British Columbia |
Species |
Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) |
Oyster Availability |
September - July |
Size |
up to 3" |
Oyster Cultivation |
Suspension tray to beach |
Oyster Flavor Profile |
Phantom Creek Oysters have deep cups, petite plump meats, a mild flavor and clean finish. |
Map |
See Phantom Creek Oyster Map |
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