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Virginia Wild oysters

Virginia Wild

Various James River watermen (distributed by Atlantic Aqua Farms USA)
📍 James River · Virginia
SpeciesEastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
SizeMedium-Large · 3.0"-4.0"
MethodWild-harvested
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
MildSweetCleanDelicatePlumpMeaty

About Virginia Wild

Wild oysters taken from the James River, one of the distinguished oyster appellations of the Chesapeake Bay region. Mild and sweet with less brininess than typical sea-caught oysters, plump and meaty with a gentle chew and a clean finish.

In plain words: mild, sweet, clean, delicate, plump, with balanced salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
James River, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia
Growing region
James River
State
Virginia
Country
United States
Various James River watermen (distributed by Atlantic Aqua Farms USA)The farm · 1 oyster on Shucks

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Virginia Wild oysters: common questions

What do Virginia Wild oysters taste like?

Virginia Wild oysters are described as mild, sweet, clean, delicate, with balanced salinity.

Where are Virginia Wild oysters grown?

They're grown in James River, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, James River, Virginia, United States by Various James River watermen (distributed by Atlantic Aqua Farms USA).

How salty are Virginia Wild oysters?

Balanced: 3 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Salt up front, then something sweet or buttery to finish.

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