{"product_id":"kumamotooysters","title":"Kumamoto Oysters - 60 Pieces","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63\"\u003ePrized by novices and connoisseurs alike, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63\"\u003eKumamoto Oyster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\"\u003e is often referred to as the \"Chardonnay of Oysters.\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\"\u003eDespite their petite size, these bivalves pack a complex, buttery punch that has made them one of the most sought-after varieties in the world.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough they were introduced to American waters in the late 1940s, Kumamoto's are difficult to farm because they are slow-growing and require very specific conditions. Today, they are cultivated in two primary West Coast regions: California and Washington. To honor the effort it takes to grow these for 3+ years, they should be enjoyed raw and chilled. A simple squeeze of lemon or a dash of champagne mignonette is all you need—don't let heavy cocktail sauces mask that world-famous melon finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Kumamoto is the perfect \"entry-level\" oyster for beginners, yet it remains a top choice for seasoned enthusiasts due to its lack of \"fishy\" or overly metallic notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/b\u003e A gentle, low-salt brine that transitions quickly into a deep, sugary sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Most diners describe a distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003ehoneydew melon\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003ecucumber\u003c\/b\u003e aftertaste that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike larger, more watery oysters, the Kumamoto meat is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003edense, firm, and creamy\u003c\/b\u003e. It fills its deep, bowl-like cup entirely, offering a substantial \"bite\" despite its small diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOyster Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2 ½ inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intershell Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52329435660569,"sku":"SQ5591789","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/8856\/8857\/files\/3_1c1f70b1-c046-49ae-91bf-422eb85415b2.png?v=1777817551","url":"https:\/\/intershellseafood.com\/zh\/products\/kumamotooysters","provider":"Intershell Seafood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}