Oysters - Live, Pacific, Chefs Creek, Wild, Canada Dozen
Description
Known for their pretty, 3 inch fluted shells, Chefs Creek Oysters have plump, ivory meats with dark black mantles. Their flavor is creamy and mildly salty with a sweet aftertaste, somewhat like melon.
Pacific Oysters Sustainability Information
Pacific Oysters Sustainability InformationSpecies
Crassostrea gigas
Country
Canada
Raised
Wild
Taste & Texture
- Mild, Moderate
- Very Firm
Cooking Methods
- Shucking Oysters
- Broiling Oysters
- Raw
- Roast
- Steam
Nutritional Facts
| Calories | 100 |
| Protein (g) | 10 |
| Omega 3 (mg) | 700 |
| Total Fat (g) | 4 |
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Region & Fishery
Where From
Baynes Sound, British ColumbiaFun Fact
Oyster connoisseurs take great pleasure in figuring out what regions the oysters they are eating came from – just by their taste and texture.
Product Preparation
Serve Chefs Creek Oysters raw, on a bed of ice, with nothing more than lemon wedges to accent their sweetness. You may also broil or roast them with lemon, and perhaps garnished with freshly chopped scallion.
Product Nutrition
Mild Chefs Creek Oysters are bold on nutrition. These low fat, high protein oysters deliver a good source of Selenium, Zinc, Iron and Magnesium and B Vitamins, as well as Omega-3 fatty acids.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount | Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol (mg) | 80 | 27% |
| Sodium (mg) | 300 | 13% |
| Potassium (mg) | 220 | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate (g) | 6 | 2% |
| Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 6% |
| Calcium | 6% |
| Iron | 45% |
Info Source U.S. Food and Drug Administration