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Best ChoiceLow MercuryModerate Omega-3
Pacific Oysters
Crassostrea gigas
Farmed oysters are one of the most sustainable seafood choices. Like mussels, they filter water and improve water quality. Oyster farming actually benefits the marine environment.
Farm-raisedPacific Northwest, USA, British Columbia, Canada, Japan
Sustainability Assessment
Oyster farming is considered regenerative aquaculture. Oysters filter up to 50 gallons of water per day, removing excess nitrogen and improving water quality. No feed required.
Health Benefits
- Extremely high in zinc
- Excellent source of vitamin B12
- High in iron
- Good source of omega-3s
- Rich in minerals
Cooking Tips
- 1Eat raw with lemon and mignonette sauce
- 2Grill with garlic butter
- 3Bake Rockefeller style with spinach
- 4Always buy from reputable sources for raw consumption
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