“When you eat oysters, you wake up. Your senses become sharper—touch and smell and sight as well as taste. You’re alive to the world, fully present and engaged.”
www.chowhound.com
Ask any of our customers and they’ll tell you – a Moyasta Oyster is one like no other. Our oysters are of the highest quality Gigas ( Crassostrea gigas) variety – but it is the waters that nourish them that gives the oysters their singular quality and flavour. In Poulnasherry Bay, the strong currents and twice daily tidal up-welling of the Atlantic Ocean are ideal for oyster growing and helps to keep them healthy. The water quality is also exceptional – rich in algae and phytoplankton from the River Shannon and minerals from the bay. The result is a Grade A superior quality oyster.
From the mild brininess of the Atlantic to the peaty richness of the bog land terrain, every Moyasta oyster is a story of the fascinating landscape we call home.
“Taking my first slurp, the instant rush of sea water hit my palate. The oyster itself was incredibly meaty and buttery, skirted with a crunchy, black mantle. A fresh and clean grassy, cucumber flavour became very apparent upon a couple of chews. The initial brininess was later neutralized and balanced by a mellow sweet finish. I couldn’t get enough of them…”inahalfshell.com
“Taking my first slurp, the instant rush of sea water hit my palate. The oyster itself was incredibly meaty and buttery, skirted with a crunchy, black mantle. A fresh and clean grassy, cucumber flavour became very apparent upon a couple of chews. The initial brininess was later neutralized and balanced by a mellow sweet finish. I couldn’t get enough of them…”
inahalfshell.com
Oysters are so much more than just a delicious gift from the sea – they also offer a surprising array of health benefits as they are rich in vitamins, minerals and essential Omega 3 fatty acids. The other great wonder of oysters is that they are a low energy density food – so have very few calories in a serving. What’s more, 5 or 6 oysters each day will give you your recommended intake of essential elements, including iron, copper, calcium, phosphorous and iodine.
Oysters have all the right elements, in all the right amounts: they’re high in protein but low in fat – which makes them a winning choice for decreasing the risks of heart attack and strokes. This special shellfish is also a good promoter of immune health and wound healing.