
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.
Where can I eat Caminada Bay oysters?
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