Why are oysters creamy

They'll say that it's cool to eat raw oysters in a month doesn't have an "r" in it — like August — because it's safe. And sure, it is safe. But you know what? It's gross. Raw oysters aren't meant to be eaten then, so stop it. There was another reason for the r-month rule: It allowed them time to reproduce since oysters spawn in the summertime.

On the Gulf Coast, where they still harvest wild oysters, they still have a set season for oystering. Note: The r-month rule is only important with raw oysters.

Grilled or fried, oysters are about the same year-round. Some oysters are just significantly cheaper and easier to harvest than others. But do consider the time of year. Oyster liquor is the natural juice inside the oyster that keeps it alive once it's out of the water.

It is unacceptable to rinse or dump that juice out of the oyster before consuming it raw. It should be clear not cloudy. It's a French word that you may have heard used with wine. Terroir pronounced "tehr-wahr" means the characteristics of a place—its climate, geology, and wildlife, for example—that impact food produced there.

Jacobsen says terroir affects the flavor of an oyster just as much, if not more, than it does wine because the effects are less subtle. So ocean oysters will be much saltier than oysters from the northern Chesapeake, for example.

Other terroir elements that affect flavor include the algae in the water because oysters eat algae and the water's minerality. They mean the same thing except briny is "salty the way sea water is salty. Kumamotos are super sweet. Kusshis are super creamy. Yes, research shows that raw oysters are are " rich in rare amino acids that trigger increased levels of sex hormones. Also known as Belon, the European Flat Oysters come with smooth saucer-like shells. The cup is shallow and has a seaweed-green appearance.

These will be a slightly hard one for freshers as they have the boldest flavors of all the oyster types. They come with a meaty, somewhat crunchy texture and a strong seaweed taste. But they're now a rare find due to over-harvesting. Notably, they were once thought to be extinct until they emerged in the Pacific Northwest.

But sadly, only a few farmers are cultivating them at the moment. Yet, they have one of the most potent, overwhelming flavors. But if it's your first time trying out oysters, Olympia Oysters make a better first bite than European Flats. Whichever type of oyster you eat, there is one thing common among them all; you'd love to ask for more! Why do Oysters Taste Different?

Rifko Meier. So in this article, we will discuss the 5 species or types of oysters found in the US. A name is but a name, but an oyster without one was likely raised in the wild. Like I said earlier, brand-name oysters will always receive more love and attention than their wild counterparts. I got the oysters back to my house! Now what do I do? Shuck them! By Emily Siegel Updated May 23, Save FB Tweet More.

Montauk Pearls. Credit: Emily Siegel.