Oysters: History and Science on the Half Shell

Gastropod

• Episode: Oysters: History and Science on the Half Shell
• Website: Gastropod
• Feed URL: https://gastropod.com/feed/
• Duration: 00:41:57
• Published: 2016-10-18 19:12

We’re living in a golden age for oysters. Just two decades ago, an ostreophile would have thought him or herself lucky to choose among a handful of options; today, in the U.S. alone, hundreds of varieties with exotic names like Moon Shoal, Hama Hama, and Kusshi tempt oyster lovers. What creates all those different flavors and textures—and what’s the story behind today’s oyster revolution? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices