Country of origin: France | |
The Latin name: Crassostrea gigas | |
English name: Ecail d’argent | |
Sizes: №3, №2, №1 | |
Nutrients per 100g: Calories. - 66 kcal Carbohydrates - 4.0 g Fat - 1.7 g Water - 83.3 g Manganese - 0.66 mg Calcium - 77.9 mg Potassium - 215 mg Magnesium - 71.6 mg Iron - 2.1 mg Copper - 1.4 mg Zinc - 26.8 mg Sodium - 470 mg Phosphorus - 95 mg Iodine - 101 g Omega-6 - 67 mg Omega 3 - 272 mg |
“Ecail d’argent” used to translate as “Silver Shell”, but it is not the exact translation for this kind of oyster.
This oysters catches near the Normandy, where it grown up in a distance of 3-4 km far from beach, after that it is captured in shallow waters, in special sea beds. There is a perfect conditions for the refining. The sun is more easy to touch the oysters in the shallow waters, the water temperature is highly controlled and regulated. As a result this oysters have perfect shape, delicate density and divine taste.
Famous oysters producer Jan-Pier Suit, that is chairman Maren-Oleron oyster’s producers council, created Silver Shell , more then 10 years ago. It granted prizes within different professional competition.
This kind of oyster it is a perfect example of speciale oyster, with nutty flavor and long lasting fruit taste.