Fish & Seafood · per 100g
A briny, mineral-rich bivalve with a delicate, gelatinous texture, oysters are prized as a luxury delicacy and are among the most nutrient-dense animal foods available.
Vitamin B12, Iodine
Zinc, Copper
Zinc, Biotin
Chromium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Oysters are considered ecosystem engineers because a single adult can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day, significantly improving local water clarity and quality.
Standout nutrients
Chromium
Copper
Vitamin B12
Zinc
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Oysters are restorative crops that require no feed and actively sequester carbon and nitrogen from the water column.
Storage
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Store cup-side down under a damp cloth; do not store in airtight containers or water.
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
Claim citations
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