Port Navas Wild Pacific Oysters (S-L)
Port Navas Wild Pacific Oysters (also known as Helford Wild Pacific Oysters) are sustainably harvested by hand in inter-tidal waters at Port Navas Creek, Helford River, Cornwall, England.
Renowned for its traditional oyster beds, Port Navas Creek is one of seven creeks off the Helford River and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Oysters have been fished from the Helford River, Cornwall since Roman times.
Available: All year.
In Stock: Yes.
Sizes: Small (60-80g approx), Medium (80-110 approx), Large (110-140g approx).
Freshest oysters possible
Port Navas Wild Pacific Oysters remain in Port Navas Creek, Helford River from seed until market size (takes 2 to 3 years).
Once harvested, these oysters are cleaned and purified in filtered natural seawater, packed live to order in boxes, and dispatched by 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).
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Port Navas Wild Pacific Oyster
Brininess: 7/10.
Meat to shell ratio: 8/10.
Meat: Plump, soft.
Succession of flavour notes:
1. Briny.
2. Green grass, cucumber.
3. Green apple.
Disclaimer. This taste review is our own opinion. Each oyster is unique with flavour influences by its waters, climates and seasons.
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The Port Navas oyster fishery covers an area of inter-tidal waters at the Helford River, near the village of Port Navas, Helford, Cornwall, England. Oysters have been cultivated and landed at Port Navas since medieval times to date. The Duchy of Cornwall Oyster Farm situated on the Helford River in South West Cornwall is an ancient private fishery, and is part of the private estate of the Duke of Cornwall.
The Helford River is part of a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The village of Port Navas (called "Cove" until the 19th century) is at the head of Port Navas Creek (one of seven creeks off the Helford River). Port Navas is located within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Port Navas oyster fishery covers an area of inter-tidal waters at the Helford River, near the village of Port Navas, Helford, Cornwall, England.
The Helford River is part of a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Port Navas Wild Pacific Oysters (sometimes known as Helford Oysters) are featured on menus at a top oyster bars, restaurants and hotels in the UK.
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Port Navas Wild Pacific Oysters from Helford River, Cornwall, England.
Maps by Simply Oysters. Circles indicate approximate locations; not to scale.
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