EASTERN OYSTER
Also known as: American oyster, Atlantic oyster, American cupped oyster, Virginia Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
Availability
Year round.
source
Estuaries, mainly the East Coast to the Gulf of Mexico. Aquaculture of the species plentiful in NY.
taste
Ranges from sweet to briny.
Health Benefits
Oysters are low in saturated fat and excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and iron.
