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Hog Island Highwaters oysters

Hog Island Highwaters

Hog Island Oyster Co.
📍 Humboldt Bay · California
SpeciesPacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
SizeMedium · 2.5"-3.5"
MethodOff-bottom (cages/bags) / Tumbled
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
Lightly BrinySeaweedUmamiEarthyFirm

About Hog Island Highwaters

The merroir here is unmistakably Humboldt: a light brine opens the palate, followed by a savory wash of seaweed umami and an earthy finish that lingers pleasantly.

In plain words: lightly briny, seaweed, umami, earthy, firm, with salt bomb salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
Humboldt Bay, California
Growing region
Humboldt Bay
State
California
Country
United States
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What do Hog Island Highwaters oysters taste like?

Hog Island Highwaters oysters are described as lightly briny, seaweed, umami, earthy, with salt bomb salinity.

Where are Hog Island Highwaters oysters grown?

They're grown in Humboldt Bay, California, Humboldt Bay, California, United States by Hog Island Oyster Co..

How salty are Hog Island Highwaters oysters?

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

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