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Dutch Imperial oysters

Dutch Imperial

De Oesterij
📍 Oosterschelde · Zeeland · Netherlands
SpeciesEuropean Flat Oyster (Ostrea edulis)
SizeMedium-Large · 2.5"-4.0"
MethodBottom culture
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
ComplexCreamyBoldRichUniqueFirmDenseMeaty

About Dutch Imperial

The resurrection of the legendary Dutch flat oyster, which nearly went extinct in the harsh winter of 1963 when almost all flat oysters in the Netherlands were frozen to death.

In plain words: complex, creamy, bold, rich, unique, with salt bomb salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
Oosterschelde (Eastern Scheldt), Zeeland, Netherlands
Growing region
Oosterschelde
State
Zeeland
Country
Netherlands
De OesterijThe farm · 1 oyster on Shucks
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What do Dutch Imperial oysters taste like?

Dutch Imperial oysters are described as complex, creamy, bold, rich, with salt bomb salinity.

Where are Dutch Imperial oysters grown?

They're grown in Oosterschelde (Eastern Scheldt), Zeeland, Netherlands, Oosterschelde, Zeeland, Netherlands by De Oesterij.

How salty are Dutch Imperial oysters?

Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.

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