Misty Point Oysters Flavor Profile
See image licensing infoMisty Point oysters are the flagship oyster of the Ballard Fish & Oyster Co. They are raised in the barrier islands at the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. They are a rack and bag cultivated oyster which are also put through tumbling to help shape them, harden their shells, and give them deeper cups.
Misty Point oysters have pleasantly firm meats, a robust salinity with an earthy flavor that finishes with hints of celery and lettuce.
| Misty Point Oyster | |
|---|---|
| Location | East Shore, Virginia |
| Species | Virginica Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) |
| Oyster Availability | Year Around |
| Size | up to 3″ |
| Oyster Cultivation | Rack & Bag; Tumbled |
| Oyster Flavor Profile | Misty Point oysters have hard shells with pleasantly firm meats set in deep cups, a robust salinity with an earthy flavor that finishes with hints of celery and lettuce. |
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