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Caminada Bay oysters

Caminada Bay

Jules Melancon
📍 Caminada Bay · Louisiana
SpeciesEastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
SizeLarge · 3.5"-4.0"
MethodOff-bottom (cages/bags)
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
EarthyPlumpLightly BrinyFull-BodiedMild

About Caminada Bay

Large, earthy oysters with very plump meats farmed by Jules Melancon - one of the first farmers to try farming oysters in Louisiana - in southern Louisiana's Caminada Bay.

In plain words: earthy, plump, lightly briny, full-bodied, mild, with mild salt.

Where it grows

Growing region
Caminada Bay
State
Louisiana
Country
United States
Jules MelanconThe farm · 2 oysters on Shucks

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Caminada Bay oysters: common questions

What do Caminada Bay oysters taste like?

Caminada Bay oysters are described as earthy, plump, lightly briny, full-bodied, with mild salinity.

Where are Caminada Bay oysters grown?

They're grown in Caminada Bay, Louisiana, United States by Jules Melancon.

How salty are Caminada Bay oysters?

Mild: 1 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Barely salty. Soft, sweet and easy, a good first oyster.

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