Northumberland

"Not a great oyster. Harvested wild from the straits, it's very mild in flavor, long and skinny and much bigger than other New Brunswicks, usually hitting at least four inches. According to Canadian fishery regulations, it's graded standard, which is one grade below choice and one above don't be a fool."

mild

"This variety benefits from the high nutrient level in the North Atlantic waters off the coast of Nova Scotia in Canada. Mildly sweet flavor with a briny finish and a firm, crisp texture."

sweetbrinyfirmcrisp

"Tatamagouche from Northumberland Straits can be extremely choice, ivory-colored and nutty, with a lot of body and medium brine. However, they are often long, skinny shoehorns, and the meat can be watery and tasteless."

nuttybrinywatery

"Village Bay oysters from Bedec Bay, New Brunswick, grown in nutrient-rich waters fed from the Northumberland Strait, have a medium salinity profile with a bright, clean finish. They have deep cups with plump meats and a moderately firm bite."

cleanbrightfirm

"Malagash oysters from the Northumberland Shore where the sandy soils give the oyster a sweet and briny taste with a light texture. They have a flavour profile that is second to none, slightly briny and with a slightly sweet finish."

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