LUCKY LIME OYSTERS
In the northern most reach of New London Bay, a naturally existing string of sand dunes protect the delicate ecosystem of the bay. With the salty influx of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Lucky Limes develop a unique salty flavor and a superior shaped shell. Influenced by the algae abundant waters, these distinguished oysters offer a subtle taste variation in their half shell.
Specie: Crassostrea virginica
Origin: New London Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Water Temperature: freezing to 64°
Tides:
Wild: 4-6 years
Average Size: 3 - 3.5 inches
Available: year around
FLAVOR PROFILE
Lucky Limes develop a unique salty flavor and a superior shaped shell. Influenced by the algae abundant waters, these distinguished oysters offer a subtle taste variation in their half shell. Sometimes they even have a lime finish though I haven’t tasted this in the last year of sourcing them.
Suggested Pairing: Mexican Beer
BRINE INTENSITY
Medium-High
GROWOUT METHOD
Bag-grown at a site in New London Bay having strong algae growth that turns the oyster shells bright green and contributes a depth of flavor to the oysters.
GROWER
With over 25 years in the oyster business, Raspberry Point Oyster Co produces some of North America’s most sought-after oysters. Beginning in the early 1990’s, Raspberry Point Oyster Co. has blossomed into the company it is today.
Offering customers six brands of oysters– Raspberry Point, Daisy Bay, Pickle Point, Lucky Limes, Shiny Sea, Rustico, and Irish Point, the Raspberry Point Oyster Co raises cocktail, small, and large choice oysters in the picturesque cool, clear waters off Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Raspberry Point’s leases are some of the most northern stocks of oysters on North America. Because of this, each oyster takes between 4 – 6 years to reach market size.
Harvested and sold year-round, our Raspberry Point Oyster team works continuously to ensure the quality of our oysters. We hope you will enjoy our oysters as much as we do!