Healthy Food Database
Oysters
The most common varieties of oysters are Pacific and Sydney Rock oysters. Oysters are filter feeders relying on a fresh flow of tidal water - if the water is polluted then the oyster will become contaminated. Known as an aphrodisiac possibly because they are such a good source of zinc - the mineral responsible in the production of healthy sperm.
Note about amines: Fresh seafood has low amine levels, but when older than two days the amine content rises to moderate, and any fish that has been frozen has high levels.
Category: Seafood - Crustacean
In Season:
all year
To Buy:
Oysters can be purchased unopened, opened on half shell, or in jars. The true oyster afficionados would say that an oyster should be eaten the day its opened, be unwashed and sitting in its own juice. Buy the day you plan to eat them.
To Store:
Keep opened oysters in the fridge wrapped in foil. They should be eaten the day of purchase. Unopened can be stored in the crisper section of the fridge wrapped in newspaper - use within 48 hours. Store unopened oysters in layers on the curved side to preserve their juice.
Tips & Tricks:
Open an oyster by holding it in one hand wrapped in a tea towel to prevent cutting yourself on the hard shell. Hold the oyster flat side up and, using an oyster knife, insert it into the hinge. Work the knife using a levering action until you feel it give. Dispense with the upper shell and rest the opened oyster on a bed of rock salt.
A serve of oysters is equal to about 6 oysters.
Cooking Tips:
There's no better way than eating an oyster straight out of the shell served with lemon wedges and cracked black pepper.
Nutrition per Per serve:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.2
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Acne
Immune Deficiencies
Malnutrition
Anaemia
Low Energy
Prostate Problems
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Low Libido
Skin Conditions
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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