We've selected our three favourite oyster varieties from the province of Prince Edward Island.
This is the best way to know which one you like the most for your next oysters party.
With this selection we offer you the chance to compare how the growing area can influence the flavour.
Includes:
- Sand dune 3'' +
- Wild East cape 3'' +
- Northern Belle 3'' +
-
Gowanbrae 2.5''+
- Oyster knife
Oyster Variety Comparison
Oyster Name | Origin | Size | Taste Profile | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cascumpec |
PEI |
3.5"+ |
Sweet, floral full body |
$$ |
Foxley River |
PEI |
2.5"+ |
Salty, floral, crunchy |
$$ |
Wild East Cape |
PEI |
3"+ |
Iodone, earthy, seaweed, full body |
$ |
East Cape Cocktail |
PEI |
2.5"+ |
Salty, citrus, crunchy |
$ |
Sand Dune |
PEI |
3.5"+ |
Sweet, earthy, seaweed, full body |
$$$ |
Gowanbrae |
PEI |
3"+ |
Iodine, minerals, soft, |
$$ |
Shandaphe |
NB |
3"+ |
Sweet, minerals, firm |
$$ |
Northern Belle |
PEI |
3"+ |
Iodine, sweet, full body |
$$ |
L'Anse aux Fraises |
QC |
2.5"+ |
Iodine, sweet, minerals, crunchy |
$$$ |
Glidden Point |
ME |
3.5"+ |
Sweet, seaweed, full body |
$$$ |
Gillardeau #1 |
FR |
3.5"+ |
Iodine, cucumber, creamy, full body |
$$$ |
Gillardeau #3 |
FR |
3"+ |
Iodine, cucumber, creamy, full body |
$$$ |
Gillardeau #4 |
FR |
2.5"+ |
Iodine, cucumber, creamy, full body |
$$ |
Josephine |
FR |
2'+ |
Iodine, cucumber, creamy, full body |
$$ |