Daisy Bay
Crassostrea virginica
A well-balanced Prince Edward Island oyster grown wild in red bay mud. Leads with bright salinity and finishes with mild cucumber smoothness and sweet notes. Cultivated for 4-6 years in pristine northern waters.
Flavor Profile
Finish
Mild cucumber smoothness with sweet notes
Expert Notes
Daisy Bay oysters are cultivated by Raspberry Point Oyster Co. in the pristine, cool waters of Prince Edward Island, one of the most northern oyster farming regions in North America. Wild-grown in red bay mud for 4-6 years, these oysters develop a very well-balanced flavor profile that leads with bright salinity and yields to a sweet finish. The extended growing period in the cold northern waters produces a plump, flavorful oyster with distinctive mild cucumber smoothness that makes them palate-pleasing enough to enjoy without sauces. Origin & Characteristics
- Species
- Crassostrea virginica
- Native to
- USA
- Grown in
- Rustico Bay, Prince Edward Island
- Size
- Medium (3-3.5 inches)
- Shell Color
- Gray-white
- Meat Color
- Cream
What Experts Say
Across 5 sources, tasters describe this oyster as:
Unique notes: smack of the Gulf of St. Lawrence
"Daisy Bays lead with a bright salinity which yields to a sweet finish. They are deeply cupped, high yielding, and smack of the Gulf of St. Lawrence."
brightsaltysweet
"Cultured small choice oysters (3 to 3½ inches) grown near the village of Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada. These are cold water oysters fed by the nutrient rich tides from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. They have a bright salinity with a smooth sweet finish."
brightsaltysweetsmooth
"Bright, clean flavor. Deep cups and easy shucking. Creamy meat with a sweet, briny finish. Highly recommended."
brightcleancreamysweetbriny
"Cultured small choice oysters (3 to 3½ inches) grown near the village of Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada. These are cold water oysters fed by the nutrient rich tides from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. They lead with bright salinity with a smooth sweet finish."
brightsaltysweetsmooth
About the Farm
Raspberry Point Oyster Co.
Est. early 1990sWith over 25 years in the oyster business, Raspberry Point Oyster Co produces some of North America's most sought-after oysters. They raise cocktail, small, and large choice oysters in the picturesque cool, clear waters off Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- Cultivation Method
- suspended culture
History & Background
Daisy Bay oysters are farm raised near the village of Rustico in Rustico Bay, Prince Edward Island. They are grown in the nutrient-rich cold waters fed by tides from the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
These are among several branded oyster varieties produced by Raspberry Point Oyster Co., including Raspberry Point, Pickle Point, Lucky Limes, Shiny Sea, Rustico, and Irish Point. Their northern location means each oyster takes between 4-6 years to reach market size.
Did You Know?
- Daisy Bay oysters are a larger version of Irish Point oysters, with stronger shells and more satisfying meats, grown in the same floating trays
- The cold northern waters of PEI require 4-6 years for oysters to reach market size, compared to faster-growing southern varieties
Sources & References
This information was compiled from 5 sources.
- Daisy Bay Oysters — Atlantic Aqua Farms USA
- Daisy Bay — Oysterater
- Live Oysters 2014 — Fortune Fish & Gourmet
- Flavor Profile - Aphrodite Oysters Blog — Aphrodite Oysters
- Oyster Producers — PEI Aquaculture Alliance
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