
Chunu
About Chunu
Cherrystone Aqua-Farms' cocktail-size Chunu - affectionately known as 'Misty's little sister' - is similar in size and shape to the well-known Kumamoto oyster.
In plain words: mild, slight sweet, plump, delicate, unique, with balanced salt.
Where it grows
- Harvest region
- Smith Island Bay, Virginia Eastern Shore
- Growing region
- Chesapeake Bay
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
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Chunu oysters: common questions
What do Chunu oysters taste like?
Chunu oysters are described as mild, slight sweet, plump, delicate, with balanced salinity.
Where are Chunu oysters grown?
They're grown in Smith Island Bay, Virginia Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, United States by Cherrystone Aqua-Farms.
How salty are Chunu oysters?
Balanced: 3 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Salt up front, then something sweet or buttery to finish.
Where can I eat Chunu oysters?
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