Oysters are small bivalves. They’re grown in the U.S., Japan and South Korea. It has long been known that molluscs can be eaten. Now this delicacy is very common. It can be purchased in large hypermarkets, but they are not cheap. However, once in a while you can indulge a little in this product.
How to choose oysters
Oysters are subdivided into four species:
Belon – it has a grayish-white color and strongly smells of iodine.
Buzig has a large, roundish shape and smells like sea water.
Gravettes are fleshy, unsalted oysters with a greenish shell.
Marens – elite oysters in a round shell. Their meat is distinguished by a greenish hue.
How to choose the right oysters
Experts in choosing shellfish say that oysters should be purchased only in the months that have the letter “p” in the name. The size of the oysters varies from 5 to 15 cm.
Oysters breed from May to August. In summer, their meat becomes very greasy. At this time it is better not to use them, as during this period they have an unpleasant taste.
A true sybarite always eats oysters alive, pouring it with lemon juice. You can eat oysters not only in raw form. They can be fried, boiled, and even preserved.
How to choose oysters
Live oysters have a tightly closed shell. To check if an oyster is alive or not, you can try to open the shell. If it closes immediately, the oyster is alive.
When buying oysters, look to see if the shell is tightly closed. The tightly closed flaps indicate the freshness of an oyster, while the slightly open flaps indicate its unsuitability. If you tap on the sash, you can tell if the oyster is dried up there or not. Usually, oysters are sold in packages from the manufacturer, less often they are sold by weight. After buying oysters, try to eat them as quickly as possible, because they have a small shelf life. You should preferably serve white wine with your oysters.
It is believed that oysters are very healthy. They contain many vitamins and minerals. Most of all in these mollusks are zinc and protein, which are so necessary for the human body. Zinc has a positive effect on hair and nail health. Protein, on the other hand, is the building material for muscles.
How to choose oysters
Many people consider oysters to be a product that prolongs youth. Therefore, women over 50 years old will benefit from the use of this product.
