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Umami Oysters
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Umami Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics
Umami Oysters are an East Coast oyster from one of the Massachusetts & Rhode Island oyster appellations. They are cultivated in long-line suspension trays in the nutrient rich waters of East Passage, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. These trays are submerged in the strong tidal waters in depths of up to 50 feet deep where they feed on a rich abundance of plankton.
The oyster flavor profile of tray suspended oysters tends to be clean, sweet & light, with meats which are tender. They also tend to have brittle shells. Because of this, it is best to use the Chesapeake Oyster Shucking Style, going in through the lip. Using the traditional Hinge Oyster Shucking Style on brittle shelled (new shell) oysters can be an oyster shucker’s nightmare because going in through the hinge tends to result in breaking the shell of suspension cultivated oysters.
Umami literally means “taste sensation” and though the term umami is used frequently in East Asia, the Western World usually refers to this sensation as either “savory” or “meaty.”
Umami Oyster |
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Location |
East Passage, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island |
Species |
Virginica Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) |
Oyster Availability |
September - July |
Size |
up to 3" |
Oyster Cultivation |
Long-line Suspension Tray |
Oyster Flavor Profile |
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See proper shellfish storage methods for the best way to maintain the shelf life and flavor of your oysters.
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