Name: Menai Oyster

Species: Crassostrea gigas

Location: Menai Oyster & Mussel Farm, Tal-y-Bont Bach, Dwyran, Wales

Merroir:  
From this Special Conservation area in the Menai Strait Menai Rocks have a good ratio between salinity and freshwater from the river.
 

Flavours, textures and characteristics noted include: 
Seaweed, iodine, umami, earthy, grass, mushroom, copper
 

An oyster with a vibrant Nose, full silky Body, resistant Bite and a gentle Finish
 

Salinity: 7/10

Meat to Shell Ratio:  8/10
Flush to the lower shell  with more body mass to gill mass

Cup depth: Medium to deep cup

Website: www.menaioysters.co.uk