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West Mersea Rock oysters

West Mersea Rock

Rossmore Oysters Ltd.
📍 Mersea Island (Essex) · England · United Kingdom
SpeciesPacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
SizeMedium · 2.0"-4.0"
MethodCage/aquaculture
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
PlumpSeaweedRich

About West Mersea Rock

A special West Mersea oyster that has naturally bred in the Essex waters and is nurtured by Rossmore Oysters from an early age. First harvested while still small, the oysters are laid up in the warmer.

In plain words: plump, seaweed, rich, with salt bomb salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
Creeks around West Mersea, Essex, England
Growing region
Mersea Island (Essex)
State
England
Country
United Kingdom
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What do West Mersea Rock oysters taste like?

West Mersea Rock oysters are described as plump, seaweed, rich, with salt bomb salinity.

Where are West Mersea Rock oysters grown?

They're grown in Creeks around West Mersea, Essex, England, Mersea Island (Essex), England, United Kingdom by Rossmore Oysters Ltd..

How salty are West Mersea Rock oysters?

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

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