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Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oysters (M)

SOLD OUT Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oysters (M)

Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oysters are cultivated and sustainably harvested by hand in shallow inter-tidal waters at the Kyle of Tongue, northwest Highland, Scotland.

This is the most northern and remote oyster farm in the UK.

Available: All year.

In Stock: Yes.

Size: Medium (80-110g approx).

Freshest oysters possible
Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oysters remain in the Kyle of Tongue from seed until market size (takes 3 years).

Once harvested, these oysters are cleaned, purified in natural seawater, and packed live to order in boxes at the oyster farm's depuration and dispatch centre (Monday to Thursday) for next day courier delivery to our clients' addresses in mainland UK (Tuesday to Friday).

Store and consume
For the freshest and best flavour, store Pacific Oysters in the fridge and consume within 4-5 days from delivery. Oysters can be consumed raw or cooked.

How to Store Oysters & Best Before Guide

Ingredients: Oysters (molluscs).

One Courier Fee applies for this Product and 'Other Products' shown below.

Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oyster

 

Shells: Elongated, fluted.

 

Shell cup depth: Medium.

 

Brininess: 6/10.

 

Meat to shell ratio: 6/10.

 

Meat: Plump, silky.

 

Succession of flavour notes:

1. Fresh clean sea.

2. Cucumber, watermelon.

3. Green grass.

 

Disclaimer. This taste review is our own opinion. Each oyster is unique with flavour influences by its waters, climates and seasons.

Established in 2004, and family owned and operated; Kyle of Tongue oyster farm covers an area of about 1.5 km of shallow tidal sandbanks on the east shore and north of the causeway at the Kyle of Tongue, on the northern coast of Scotland, east of Cape Wrath.

 

The Kyle of Tongue's mouth is at Tongue Bay, which has a northerly aspect and opens on to the North Atlantic.

 

Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oysters take 24 to 36 months to reach market size.

 

Most Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oysters are exported to markets in France.

 

Mix & Match
One Courier Fee applies for this product and 'Other Products' shown below.

Kyle of Tongue Pacific Oysters from Kyle of Tongue, Highland, Scotland.

 

Maps by Simply Oysters. Circle indicates approximate location; not to scale.

 

Google Map of 57.570550,+-4.495521

 

Google Map of 58.513847,+-4.718624

 

Mix & Match
One Courier Fee applies for this product and 'Other Products' shown below.

To order seafood under ONE COURIER FEE, scroll to the BOTTOM of THIS PAGE to see Other Products available from this producer or dispatch centre.

In Stock. Delivery to addresses in mainland UK (Tuesday to Friday). Choose delivery date at checkout. At the latest, order 2 days before delivery date.

Prices are per Oyster. Minimum order for this product is 12 Oysters. Mix & Match this product with Other Products shown at the BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. 

  • Brand: Porthilly
  • Product Code: KYLE
  • Availability: SOLD OUT
  • £1.19
  • 24 or more £1.17
  • 36 or more £1.15
This product has a minimum quantity of 12